What is Shaligram puja?
Shaligram Puja is dedicated to the worship of the Shaligram stone, which is considered a sacred manifestation of Lord Vishnu. The Shaligram stone is typically found in the Gandaki River in Nepal and is highly venerated by Vaishnavas and followers of Sanatan Dharma. Unlike other idols, the Shaligram is naturally occurring and does not require the Pran Prathistha (invocation) ceremony, as it is believed to be inherently divine and awakened . Worshipping the Shaligram brings peace, prosperity, and positivity to the household and connects devotees with the powerful energies of Lord Vishnu.
importance of Shaligram Puja
- Shaligram puja is done to bring the divine presence of Lord Vishnu into the household.
- Shaligram puja removes past sins and bestows worldly luxuries, longevity, good health, and success.
- Shaligram puja calms the mind, clears thoughts, and empowers individuals with self-confidence while protecting from evil spirits.
- Shaligram puja helps in finding a compatible partner, achieving affluence, and having progeny.
- Shaligram puja grants Moksha (liberation) and helps achieve both materialistic and spiritual desires.
- Drinking the water used to bathe the Shaligram relieves physical ailments.
Samagree
for Puja- Lord Shaligram shila, Haldi [organic] (20 gm), Kumkum [organic] (20 gm), Tulsi Mala (1), Diya Batti (5), Beetle Nuts (5), Desi Ghee (20 ml), Honey (20 ml), Jaggery (Gudh) (20 gm), Akshata [Yellow rice] (20 gm), Yagno-paveetha (5), Karpoora [camphor] (5 Tabs), Red/White/Yellow Cloth (1 mtr), Prasad [Laung, Elaichi, Mishri] (20 gm), Mouli (25 mtr), Ganga Jal (15 ml), Durva [fresh] (1), Agarbatti (6)/Dhoop (2), Dakshina (100 INR), God Idols (pair), Sambrani (2), Sambrani Holder (1), Kalash [small copper] (1), Panchpatra [small copper] (1), Diya Holder (2), Panchamrit spoon (1), Karpoora Holder (1), includes perishables [Beetle Leaves [fresh] (9), Flowers [fresh] (incl mala), Lotus (1), Rose Petals, Tulsi [fresh], Mango Leaves [fresh] (7)]
for Havan- Ghee (300ml), Havan Samagri [20+ Organic Herbs] (500 gm), Yagno paveetha (2), Haldi [organic] (20 gm), Kumkum [organic] (20 gm), Akshata [white rice] (20 gm), Karpoora [camphor] (5 Tabs), Diya Batti (5), Sambrani (2), Diya (2), Mouli (5 mtr), Ganga Jal (15 ml), Panchmeva (20 gm), Cow Dung Cake (4), Durva [fresh] (1), Agarbatti (6), Agarbatti Holder (1), Sambrani Holder (1), Karpoora Holder (1), Mango Wood (1 kg), Dry Coconut (1), Navgrah Wood Set (1)
Curd (100 gm), Milk (100 ml), Mithai (250 gm), Sugarcane (1), Fruits [5 types], Coconut (1), Havan Kund (Preferably Copper), Utensils [2 big Plates (for Aarti/Samagri), Suchi Sarva (Havan Spoon), Kalash]