📿 नाम जप - Naam Jaap Counter

What Is Naam Jaap?

Naam jaap (नाम जप) is the repetition of a divine name or mantra, such as Ram, said quietly or aloud with attention. Devotees traditionally count the repetitions on a japa mala of 108 beads, moving one bead for each name. This jaap counter does the same work on your phone: one tap is one bead, and after 108 taps one mala is complete.

Why 108?

A japa mala has 108 beads and one guru bead, the sumeru, which marks the start and end of a round. The number 108 is held sacred in Hindu tradition, and one full round of the mala is counted as 108 repetitions. Counting in malas makes it easy to keep a daily sankalp, such as one, five or eleven malas.

How to Use This Jaap Counter

1. Choose राम for Ram Naam jaap, ॐ हं हनुमते नमः for Hanuman Ji, ॐ साईं राम for Sai Baba, or tap Other and type any name or mantra.
2. Say the name and tap the screen once for each repetition. The count rises to 108, then one mala is added and the count starts again.
3. Your malas for today, today's total and your all-time total are saved on your phone. Undo removes one tap, and Reset clears today's count for the chosen name.
4. A soft chime and a vibration mark the end of each mala. Turn them off with the bell button when you chant in a quiet place.
5. Tap Install App to keep the counter on your home screen. It then works without an internet connection, and the screen stays on while you count.

Ram Naam Jaap

Ram Naam jaap is the most widely practised naam jaap among devotees of Shri Ram. In Shri Ramcharitmanas, Goswami Tulsidas describes the name of Ram as a jewel-lamp placed at the doorway of the tongue, bringing light within and without. Many devotees chant राम or the full taraka mantra, श्री राम जय राम जय जय राम, and count their malas each day. For guidance from Shri Ram on a question, see the Ram Shalaka Prashnavali.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this jaap counter free?

Yes. It is free to use, with no sign-up and no login.

Does the counter work offline?

Yes. After you have opened it once, it also works without an internet connection. Installing it as an app from the Install App button makes this reliable.

Where is my count saved?

On your own device, in your browser. It is never sent to us. Clearing the site's data in your browser removes it.

Can I count a mantra that is not listed?

Yes. Tap Other and type any name or mantra. The text stays on your device.

How many malas should I do in a day?

There is no fixed rule. Many devotees take a sankalp of a set number of malas each day, such as one, five or eleven, and keep it up without a break.