अक्षरakṣara, the imperishable syllable

Chant alone.Complete together.

Akshara is a quiet app for mantra, prayer and recitation. A place of worship, a family or an online circle sets one shared goal. Each person practises in their own time and place, and every count adds to the same total.

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Sandalwood. Fragrant heartwood.

Why Akshara exists

Shared practice, for communities that no longer live on one street

Prayer has always been shared. People chant together in a place of worship, recite together in a meditation hall, or pray as a family at home. The count belongs to everyone, and that shared commitment is the heart of the practice.

Today the same community is spread across cities and continents. A family may live between Chennai, Singapore and Toronto. A circle may meet only online, and one prayer group may span three time zones. People still want to practise together, but counting apps treat practice as a private habit.

Akshara starts from the group. Your own practice, streaks and history stay yours. They also feed a shared goal that the whole group can watch grow, wherever each person lives.

What a shared goal holds

In Akshara we call it a sankalpa, a Sanskrit word for a vow. You may know it as a resolution, an aspiration or a pledge. Every one has four parts.

Practice
Any mantra or prayerA mantra, prayer, sutra, stotra or scripture, counted in your own unit
Target
1,000,000 repetitionsThe number the whole group commits to
By
40 days from todayA festival, a date, or a set number of days
Offered for
Peace in every homeThe purpose or the person the practice is dedicated to
What changes

From scattered counts to one shared practice

Without Akshara

  • Counts live on fingers, in notebooks and in chat messages
  • Someone has to add up everyone's numbers by hand
  • Nobody knows how close the group is to its goal
  • Distance slowly pulls people away from the practice
  • Counting apps built for productivity, with ads and pressure

With Akshara

  • Every count is saved the moment a session ends
  • The group total adds itself up, for everyone, as people practise
  • Progress toward the goal is always one glance away
  • Family and community practise together from anywhere
  • A calm, ad-free space made only for practice
Who it is for

One app for every kind of group

    Example goal
    What Akshara gives you

    More than a counter

    Akshara is built around what a practice really needs: steadiness, company and meaning.

    A practice that holds

    Daily targets, gentle streaks and a record of every session help you return to your practice each day, without guilt on the days you miss.

    Company across distance

    Practise with your family, your community or your circle, wherever each of you lives. Distance stops being a reason to practise alone.

    One honest number

    No more collecting counts in chat and adding them up by hand. Everyone sees the same total, updated as people practise.

    Practice with a purpose

    Dedicate a goal to a person, a festival or a cause. When the group completes it, everyone marks the moment together.

    The feel of a real mala

    Prayer beads that turn under your thumb, with a soft tick for every bead, so counting stays part of the practice rather than a chore.

    A quiet, private space

    No ads, no feed and no leaderboards. Your personal practice stays yours, and the app works even without signal.

    How it works

    One vow, many homes, one number

    1. Set a shared goal

      An organizer chooses the practice, the target, the date and who it is offered for. They share one invite link or code with the group.

    2. Practise in your own time

      Each member counts with the 3D prayer beads, a tap counter or rounds done on their own mala. Every saved session goes to their own record and to the group.

    3. Complete it together

      Everyone sees the total grow toward the goal. When it is reached, the whole group marks the completion at the same moment.

    Features

    Everything a practice needs, and nothing it doesn't

    Akshara does a few things carefully. It keeps an honest count, brings a group together around one goal, and stays out of the way of your practice.

    Shared goals

    Set one goal with a date and a dedication. Members join with a link, a code or a QR poster, and everyone sees the same live total.

    Prayer beads in your hand

    A 3D mala that feels like the one you hold. Swipe the beads with your thumb. Each one settles with a soft tick you can feel, and a full round of 108 ends with a stronger pulse.

    Your own sadhana

    Keep personal practices with daily targets and long-term vows. Streaks and history show your consistency without ever shaming a missed day.

    Three ways to count

    Use the beads for mantra, a large tap counter for longer prayers and recitations, or a quick counter for anything else. You can also log rounds done on your own mala.

    Works offline

    Practise in a place of worship or a meditation hall with no signal. Your sessions are kept on the phone and added to the group as soon as you are back online.

    Private by default

    Your personal practice is yours alone. In a group, the organizer decides whether names and individual counts are shown at all.

    Why Akshara

    Why not a notebook, a chat group or a counter app?

    Each of these helps a little. None of them was made for a group that practises together while living apart.

    What you needMala and notebookChat groupCounter appAkshara
    Adds up a whole group’s practiceBy hand
    Shows progress toward a shared goalBy hand
    Keeps your history safeUntil it is lostGets buriedSometimes
    Feels like counting on a mala
    Free of ads and noiseOften has ads
    Works without signalSometimes
    Control over who sees what

    Yes Partly No

    App preview

    What Akshara looks like on your phone

    Two moments from the app: setting up a shared goal, and the group watching it grow until it is complete.

    Setting up a goal

    An organizer chooses the practice, the target, the duration and who it is offered for, then shares one invite link or code with the group.

    Watching it grow

    Every member sees the same total move as people practise, and the whole group marks the moment it is complete.

    Who sees what

    The organizer chooses one of three settings.

    • Names and countsBest for small, close groups.
    • Names onlyWho is taking part, but not how much. The default.
    • Total onlyJust the total and the number of people. Best for large congregations.

    Screens shown are illustrations of the app.

    A day with Akshara

    How it fits into ordinary life

    1. Morning

      Before the day begins

      You sit down, open Akshara and turn 108 beads. The session is saved the moment you finish.

    2. Afternoon

      Someone far away joins in

      Your mother completes her rounds in another city. The group total moves, without a single message.

    3. Evening

      A quiet glance

      Before bed, one look shows how close the group is to its goal and how many days are left.

    4. The final day

      Complete, together

      The last count goes in. Everyone sees the goal complete at the same moment, with the dedication read back.

    Bring your people together on launch day

    Join the waitlist and be among the first to set up a shared goal for your family or group.

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    The bead library

    Choose the beads you pray with

    Each bead is drawn in real time with its own shape, surface and light. Pick one to see it up close.

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      What Akshara will not do

      A sacred app should stay quiet

      Most apps compete for your attention. Akshara is built to hand it back to your practice.

      • No feed, likes or commentsYou see the practice and the number, and nothing else.
      • No leaderboardsThe group moves toward a goal together. Nobody is ranked against anyone.
      • No advertisingThere are no ads inside a practice, ever.
      • No selling your dataYour practice data is used to run the app and nothing else. Read the Privacy Policy.
      • No guiltMissing a day never resets the group. Streaks are there to encourage you, not to punish you.
      Why we built Akshara

      Prayer used to bring us into the same room. Today our families and communities are spread across cities and countries, and the practice we once shared has become something each of us does alone, counted on fingers or in a notebook.

      We looked for an app that took group practice seriously and could not find one. Counter apps were built for one person, and many were full of ads. So we built Akshara: a quiet place where a family, a circle or a whole community can hold one vow together, each person in their own time, and see it complete as one.

      We hope it helps your practice feel shared again.

      Nruthasabesan SundaramurthyFounder, Studio Mudita
      Questions

      Frequently asked

      Can't find your answer? Write to us.

      What is a sankalpa?

      Sankalpa is a Sanskrit word for a vow or intention made before a practice. Your tradition may call it a resolution, an aspiration or a pledge. In Akshara it is a goal with four parts: the practice, the target number, the date to finish by, and who or what it is offered for. You can keep one for yourself or share one with a group.

      How do group totals work?

      When you save a counting session, the number is added to your own practice and to the shared goal it belongs to, in one step. Everyone in the group sees the shared total update. Nobody has to add anything up by hand.

      Does anyone check my count?

      No. Every count is entered by the person who did the practice, the same way a count on a physical mala is kept on trust. Akshara never ranks or compares people.

      Do I need a language other than English?

      No. This site is available in English and Hindi, and practice texts are shown in their original scripts. More languages are planned for the app and the site, starting with Indian and South and East Asian languages.

      Can I still use my own mala?

      Yes. You can log rounds done on your physical mala with a single tap, so every practice counts toward your goals whether or not you counted on the phone.

      Why 108 beads?

      Many traditions hold 108 to be sacred, and teachers give different reasons for it. A full mala has 108 beads plus the meru, the head bead where a round begins and ends. Akshara counts in rounds of 108.

      Does it work without internet?

      Counting works offline. Your saved sessions are sent to the group as soon as your phone is back online.

      Is Akshara for my practice?

      Yes, if your practice involves counting. People use Akshara for mantra and japa, for prayers and scriptures they recite, and for names they repeat in remembrance. You name the practice in your own words and choose what you count. Akshara is not tied to any religion, lineage or organization, and it does not ask which one you follow.

      Is there an iPhone version?

      Akshara is launching on Android first. An iPhone version is planned. Join the waitlist and choose iPhone to hear when it is ready.

      What does it cost?

      Akshara is free to use during the launch period. Details about any future paid plans for organizations will be shared before they take effect.

      Early access

      Begin your first shared goal with us

      Akshara is launching on Android first. Leave your email and we will tell you the day it is ready. We will not send anything else.

      Get in touch

      Write to us

      Use the contact form for questions, enquiries from places of worship and community groups, and partnerships. Use the feedback form to report a problem or suggest an improvement.

      Contact

      Every message is read by the Studio Mudita team, usually within two working days.

      Feedback and problems

      Tell us what works, what doesn't, and what you would like to see next.

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      Practice library

      Texts to practise, with their meaning

      Read each text in its original script and in Roman letters, with a simple explanation of what it means.

      Original script

      In Roman letters

      Meaning

      About this practice

      Script
      Source
      Often practised
      Time for 108

      Meanings are simple renderings written for this site. Teachers and lineages may translate them differently.

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      Privacy Policy

      Effective date: October 2026 · Last updated: October 2026 · Applies to: the Akshara Android app

      1. Introduction

      Studio Mudita ("we", "our", "us"), operated by Nruthasabesan Sundaramurthy, built the Akshara app as a community sacred practice tracker. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.

      By using Akshara, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. We take your privacy seriously and are committed to being transparent about our practices.

      2. Information we collect

      We collect only what is necessary to provide the app's functionality:

      • Account information: your email address and display name, collected when you create an account via Firebase Authentication.
      • Practice data: the names of your practices, session counts, dates, and streak history that you record in the app.
      • Group data: group names, membership, and collective practice counts when you participate in community practices.
      • Usage data: anonymous analytics about how the app is used, collected via Firebase Analytics (screen views, feature usage). This data does not identify you personally.
      • Crash data: technical error reports via Firebase Crashlytics to help us fix bugs. These reports do not include your personal practice data.

      3. How we use your information

      • To create and maintain your account
      • To store and display your personal practice history and streaks
      • To enable group practices and show collective progress to group members
      • To improve the app's reliability and fix technical issues
      • To respond to your support requests

      We do not sell your data to third parties. We do not use your data for advertising purposes. We do not share your personal practice data with anyone outside your groups.

      4. Third-party services

      Akshara uses the following Google Firebase services, which are governed by Google's Privacy Policy:

      • Firebase Authentication: manages your login credentials
      • Cloud Firestore: stores your practice data securely
      • Firebase Analytics: anonymous usage statistics
      • Firebase Crashlytics: crash and error reporting

      You can review Google's privacy policy at policies.google.com/privacy.

      5. Data storage and security

      Your data is stored on Google Firebase servers. We implement reasonable technical measures to protect your information. However, no method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

      Your practice data is associated with your account and is not publicly visible unless you explicitly share it within a group.

      6. Children's privacy

      Akshara is intended for users aged 7 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 7. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

      Users between 7 and 13 years of age should use the app only with parental consent and supervision.

      7. Your rights

      You have the following rights regarding your data:

      • Access: request a copy of your personal data
      • Correction: ask us to correct inaccurate data
      • Deletion: request deletion of your account and all associated data
      • Withdrawal of consent: stop using the app and request data deletion at any time

      To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email below. We will respond within 30 days.

      8. Changes to this policy

      We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the effective date at the top of this document. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

      9. Contact us

      If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please reach out:

      Studio Mudita
      Operated by Nruthasabesan Sundaramurthy
      Email: support@studiomudita.in
      Website: studiomudita.in

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      Terms of Use

      Effective date: October 2026 · Last updated: October 2026 · Jurisdiction: India

      1. Acceptance of terms

      These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your use of the Akshara mobile application ("App"), developed and operated by Studio Mudita, operated by Nruthasabesan Sundaramurthy ("we", "us", "our").

      By downloading, installing, or using the App, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the App.

      2. Description of the App

      Akshara is a community sacred practice tracker that allows users to:

      • Track personal spiritual practices such as mantra chanting, prayer, and meditation
      • Join community groups and contribute to shared collective practice goals
      • Use a digital mala counter and tap-counter interface
      • View personal streaks, history, and group progress

      3. Eligibility

      The App is intended for users aged 7 and above. Users between 7 and 13 years of age must have parental consent to use the App. By using the App, you represent that you meet these age requirements.

      The App is currently available for users in India only.

      4. User accounts

      To use the App, you must create an account using a valid email address. You are responsible for:

      • Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
      • All activities that occur under your account
      • Providing accurate and truthful information
      • Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

      We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

      5. Acceptable use

      You agree to use the App only for its intended purpose of tracking sacred spiritual practices. You must not:

      • Use the App for any unlawful purpose
      • Attempt to reverse-engineer, decompile, or tamper with the App
      • Submit false or misleading practice counts
      • Harass, abuse, or harm other users through group features
      • Use the App to distribute spam or unsolicited content
      • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to other users' accounts

      6. Community groups

      When participating in group practices, you agree that:

      • Your practice counts and display name will be visible to other group members
      • Group administrators may set goals, manage members, and remove users
      • We are not responsible for disputes arising between group members
      • You will engage respectfully with all group members

      7. Intellectual property

      The App, including its design, 3D mala renderer, code, and all content, is the property of Studio Mudita and protected under applicable Indian copyright law. The name "Akshara" and the Studio Mudita brand are trademarks of Studio Mudita.

      You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from any part of the App without our express written permission.

      8. Disclaimer of warranties

      The App is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not warrant that the App will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from harmful components.

      Akshara is a spiritual practice support tool. It is not a substitute for guidance from qualified spiritual teachers or religious authorities.

      9. Limitation of liability

      To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Studio Mudita and Nruthasabesan Sundaramurthy shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of your use of or inability to use the App, including loss of data or practice records.

      10. Account deletion

      You may delete your account at any time by contacting us at support@studiomudita.in. Upon deletion, your personal data and practice history will be permanently removed from our systems within 30 days. Group contributions may be anonymised rather than deleted to preserve group history.

      11. Changes to terms

      We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by updating the effective date. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

      12. Governing law

      These Terms are governed by the laws of India. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the App shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of India.

      13. Contact us

      For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms:

      Studio Mudita
      Operated by Nruthasabesan Sundaramurthy
      Email: support@studiomudita.in
      Website: studiomudita.in