Sea Shell With Gunja (Chirmi)

Gunja or Chirmi beads grow in the dense forests of Aravali mountain range in India. They are found in white, red and black colours and said to represent Goddess Saraswati, Goddess Kali and Goddess Mahalaxmi respectively. The white and red gunja beads are also closely associated with Radha and Krishna. It is mentioned in Vidagdha-Madhava that Sri Radha sheds tears upon seeing gunja gunjanna ca vilokanan muhur asau sasram parikrosati. She cries because seeing gunja beads she is reminded of her love for Krishna.