Naam Jap Counter, a digital mala for every chant
Count Radhe Radhe, Ram naam, the Hare Krishna mahamantra or any mantra with a beautiful 108-bead mala that turns with every tap. Set a daily sankalp, keep your streak, and chant anywhere.
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- Offline ready
- Data stays on your phone
Tap the circle, or press Space, for every chantTap the circle once for every chant
Your chanting journey
Everything a japa mala does, and a little more
Designed with devotees who chant every day, so the counter disappears and only the name remains.
A living, breathing mala
108 beads turn with every chant. The current bead glows, finished beads fill with gold, and the meru pointer marks each completed round.
Daily sankalp
Choose 108, 1,008, 16 rounds or your own number. A golden arc and progress bar show how close you are, and petals fall when you finish.
Streaks that keep you going
See today’s count, your current streak, best streak and a 4-month heatmap of your practice. Missing a day is visible, so you won’t.
Temple bell & gentle haptics
A soft bell rings at every 108, with an optional bead click and vibration on each count, so you can chant with eyes closed.
Focus mode
One tap hides everything but the mala, goes full-screen and keeps your screen awake for a long, undisturbed jap session.
Private and offline
No sign-up and no tracking of your chanting. Counts are stored only on your device, the site works without internet, and you can export a backup.
How to use the jap counter
Choose your mantra from the list, or add your own in any language.
Set a daily sankalp: one mala, 1,008 names, 16 rounds or a custom target.
Tap the circle (or press Space) once for every chant, eyes open or closed.
Watch your malas, streak and heatmap grow, and come back tomorrow.
हरेर्नाम हरेर्नाम हरेर्नामैव केवलम् ।
कलौ नास्त्येव नास्त्येव नास्त्येव गतिरन्यथा ॥
“The name of Hari, the name of Hari, only the name of Hari. In this age of Kali there is no other way.”
Brihan-naradiya Purana
Choose a name to chant
Each mantra has its own counter page with its meaning, traditional counts and how to chant it.
Radhe Radhe counter
The sweetest name of Vrindavan, chanted in love for Shri Radha.
Ram Naam (Ram Ram) counter
Ram naam, called the taraka mantra, the name that carries one across.
Sita Ram counter
The divine couple of Ayodhya, remembered together in one breath.
Shri Ram Jai Ram Jai Jai Ram counter
The thirteen-syllable Ram tarak mantra sung by Samarth Ramdas.
Hare Krishna Mahamantra counter
The great mantra of sixteen names, from the Kali-santarana Upanishad.
Radhe Krishna counter
The yugal naam of Vrindavan: Radha and Krishna in one sound.
Om Namah Shivaya counter
The panchakshari mantra of Shiva, the five sacred syllables.
Om (Omkar) counter
The primordial sound, the seed of all mantras.
What is naam jap?
Naam jap (also written nam jap or naam japa) is the repetition of a divine name, such as Radha, Ram, Krishna or Shiva, as a spiritual practice. Naam means name and jap means repetition, usually counted on a mala of 108 beads. It is the simplest and most widely practised form of bhakti in the Hindu tradition: it needs no ritual, no material and no special place, only the name and a willing heart.
The saints of every region taught it. Tulsidas sang that the name is greater than the Lord himself; Kabir, Mirabai, Surdas and Guru Nanak made it the centre of their path; and Chaitanya Mahaprabhu took the Hare Krishna mahamantra to every village of Bengal. In the age of Kali, the scriptures say, the name is the easiest boat across the ocean of worldly life.
Why count your jap?
Counting is not about numbers for their own sake. A fixed count turns good intentions into a steady habit, which is what the tradition calls a sankalp. It shows you honestly how much you chanted today, keeps a long anushthan like 1.25 lakh names on track, and lets you notice on which days the mind ran away. A traditional mala does this beautifully; a digital counter helps when you are travelling, working, or chanting high counts where it is easy to lose track.
How many times should you chant?
Start with what you can keep every single day. For most beginners that is one mala of 108. Many devotees grow to 11 malas (1,188), 16 rounds of the mahamantra (1,728) or 10,000 names a day. Regularity matters far more than size: one mala every day for a year does more than ten malas once.
Read more on Spiritual Marg about the benefits of daily naam jap, why mantras are chanted 108 times and the rules of using a japa mala. For a full step-by-step routine, see our guide on how to count naam jap online.
Guides for a deeper practice
Ganesh Mantra: Om Gan Ganapataye Namah Meaning and Jap
Ganesh mantra jap explained: the meaning of Om Gam Ganapataye Namah, the seed syllable Gam, how many times to chant, Wednesdays, and Ganesh Chaturthi practice.
Gayatri Mantra: Meaning, Word-by-Word Translation and Jap
The Gayatri Mantra explained: its Rigvedic origin, word-by-word meaning, correct pronunciation, how many times to chant, and the three sandhya times of practice.
Hanuman Mantra Jap: Om Hanumate Namah Guide and Daily Plan
How to chant Om Hanumate Namah: meaning, Tuesday and Saturday practice, a simple daily jap plan, how many times, and how it pairs with the Hanuman Chalisa.
Questions about the jap counter
What is a naam jap counter?
A naam jap counter keeps count of how many times you repeat a divine name or mantra, the job a japa mala does with its 108 beads. This online counter does the same on your phone or computer: tap once per chant and it counts names, completed malas, your daily total and your streak.
Is this naam jap counter free?
Yes. It is completely free, has no sign-up, and works in any modern browser on Android, iPhone, tablet or desktop.
Will I lose my count if I close the page?
No. Every tap is saved instantly on your device. Close the tab, restart the phone or go offline: your count is waiting when you return. You can also export a backup file from Settings.
Why does a mala have 108 beads?
108 is sacred across Hindu, Buddhist and Jain traditions. It is often linked to the 27 nakshatras multiplied by the 4 padas, and to the 108 Upanishads. One full mala is one round of 108 repetitions.
Can I add my own mantra?
Yes. Open the mantra list and type any name or mantra in Devanagari, English or any script. It gets its own lifetime count, alongside the built-in mantras.
Does it work offline?
Yes. After your first visit the counter is cached on your device, so you can chant in a temple, on a train or anywhere without internet.
How do I count without looking at the screen?
Turn on vibration and the bell. Each tap gives a gentle buzz, and a temple bell rings when each mala of 108 is complete. On a computer, the Space bar counts and Backspace undoes.
Is my chanting data shared with anyone?
No. Your counts never leave your device. There are no accounts and nothing about your practice is uploaded.
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