There are 108 beads on a Mala.

(1X1) X (2X2) X (3X3X3) =108

There are 108 forms of dance in the Indian traditions.

The distance between the Earth and Moon is 108 times the diameter of the Moon

The distance between the Earth and Sun is 108 times the diameter of the Sun

The diameter of the Sun is (almost) 108 times the diameter of the Earth

108 is the toll-free emergency telephone number in India

In Japan, at the end of the year, a bell is chimed 108 times to see out the old and welcome the new