A garland made of any of the following — crystal, indrākṣa (indraksha), rudrākṣa (rudraksha), seeds of putrañjīva (putranjiva) flower, gold, gemstones, corals or lotus seeds — can be called akṣamālā (akshamala; prayer beads). The most suitable custom for worshiping the Supreme Goddess is with a ring of kuśa (kusha) reed in the finger and akṣamālā.