Adiyen got to know through Kalakshepam that for males the number of times they have to recite the Ashtakshara mantram is equal to the number of times they have recited the Gayatri mantram. Must the Ashtakshara mantra japam be done after the Gayatri mantra japam or after concluding the sandhyavandanam? If it should be done after Gayatri mantra japam, are Dvaya mantra japam and Charama shloka japam done together or separately? Is Ashtakshara mantra japam done only during morning Sandhyavandanam or must it be done all three times? Is it enough to chant Charama shloka once or must it be equal to the Ashtakshara mantra japam count?

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There are differences based on the tradition. Get to know the details by asking your respective Acharya-s or elders of the house.
I think it is done separately. Even in this traditional differences exist. Each tradition follows different practices. Ask the relevant Acharya-s or elders.
Ashtakshara mantra japam is done during all three periods.
Charama shloka is not recited the same number of times as the Ashtakshara mantram. At least, it must be recited 10 times.

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