Shaligram stone mala (stone of lord vishnu)

What is Shaligram Stone?

Shaligram (or Shaligrama Shila) is a sacred black stone found mainly in the Gandaki River in Nepal. It is a naturally occurring fossilized ammonite (a type of ancient marine shell) and is considered a representation of Lord Vishnu in Hinduism. These stones are revered and often worshipped at homes or in temples without the need for a consecration ritual (pran pratishtha).

Benefits of Shaligram Stone:

🔹 Spiritual Benefits:

• Enhances devotion and connection to Lord Vishnu

• Brings peace of mind, spiritual awakening, and divine protection

• Promotes karma balance and aids in attaining moksha (liberation)

🔹 Health Benefits (Belief-based):

• Said to promote emotional healing, calmness, and remove stress

• Believed to have positive energy that boosts overall wellbeing

🔹 Wealth and Prosperity:

• Attracts abundance, financial stability, and good fortune

• Enhances positivity in the home or business environment

🔹 Vastu Benefits:

• Removes Vastu doshas (architectural defects)

• Brings harmony to the household or workplace

• How to Worship Shaligram:

  1. Place the stone on a clean platform or altar (preferably in the northeast direction).

  2. Bathe it with water or panchamrit (milk, honey, ghee, curd, and sugar).

  3. Offer tulsi leaves, flowers, and chant Vishnu mantras like:

     • “Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya”

     • “Om Vishnave Namah”

     • Appearance:

       • Black or dark brown in color

       • Naturally embedded with spiral markings (representing the Sudarshana Chakra)

       • Sometimes contains golden streaks or fossil imprints