TODAY'S PANCHANGShaligrama shila Narayana Shila
A Shaligram (also spelled Shaligrama) is a sacred black stone fossil found only in the Gandaki River, Nepal. It naturally forms with chakra-like markings and is considered the symbol of Lord Vishnu. Worshipping Shaligram is equivalent to worshipping Lord Vishnu directly, and it is one of the rarest and most powerful divine symbols in Sanatana Dharma.
Benefits Brings peace, prosperity, and harmony in the home
Removes doshas, sins, and planetary afflictions
Protects from negative energies and misfortunes
Attracts wealth, good health, and fortune
Strengthens devotion, bhakti, and spiritual growth
Grants protection in journeys and family well-being
Grants protection in journeys and family well-being
Who Should Keep Shaligram Devotees of Lord Vishnu, Krishna, and Rama
Households seeking prosperity, peace, and harmony
Spiritual seekers for moksha (liberation)
People with planetary afflictions and family disputes
Those wanting blessings for wealth, protection, and bhakti
Who
Should Not Keep Those unable to maintain purity and daily puja
People who treat it casually or as decoration
How to Worship / Place Place in a clean altar or Tulsi plant area at home
Keep in water or on a copper/silver plate
Offer Tulsi leaves, sandal paste, flowers, and naivedya
Chant “ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय” daily
When to Worship Daily puja recommended
Specially auspicious on Ekadashi, Purnima, Vaikuntha Ekadashi, Janmashtami, and Ram Navami
Do’s Always worship with Tulsi leaves (Lord Vishnu’s favorite)
Keep in a clean, sacred place
Perform regular abhishekam with water, milk, or panchamrit
Don’ts Do not keep Shaligram in bedrooms or impure areas
Never offer Tulsi leaves to Shaligram without washing hands
Do not neglect daily worship once it is brought home
Spiritual Significance Ruling Deity: Lord Vishnu & His Avatars (Narayana, Krishna, Rama)
Ruling Planet: All planets (with special blessings of Jupiter)
Associated Rashi (Zodiac): Suitable for all Rashis, Especially beneficial for Sagittarius (Dhanu) & Pisces (Meena)
Corresponding Gemstone: Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj)
Associated Element: Water
Associated Chakra: Anahata (Heart Chakra) & Sahasrara (Crown Chakra)
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