Mahavir Swami mala refers to a mala (garland or string of beads) used in devotion to Mahavir Swami, the 24th Tirthankar. In Jain practice it is common to use a mala to count repetitions of mantras or prayers dedicated to the Tirthankara.

Key points:

• Purpose: useful for japa (repetition) of prayers like the Namokar Mantra, or for reciting stutis dedicated to Mahavir.
• Namokar Mantra (core prayer):

- "Namo Arihantanam" (I bow to the Arihants) - "Namo Siddhànam" (I bow to the Siddhas) - "Namo Ayariyanam" (I bow to the Acharyas) - "Namo Uvajhayanam" (I bow to the Upadhyayas) - "Namo Loe-savakasankhayanam" (I bow to the Sadhus) - In brief, the mantra is a homage to the five great spiritual categories and the holy ones.

• Traditions (Digambar vs. Shwetambar): Mala usage and specific stotras may vary slightly in wording or emphasis, but both traditions honor Mahavir and use similar devotional practices.
• Common practice: devotees may wear a mala when visiting temples, during puja, or for personal meditation to keep count and maintain focus.

If you’d like, I can share a simple Mahavir-related stotra or a short prayer in transliteration and provide its meaning in Jain dharma terms.