Vishnu Laxmi Shaligram Murti – IX

Description

This idol of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Laxmi is sculpted from a single Shaligram Shila and is sure to enhance the spiritual aura of your Pooja alter. The Shaligram Shila represents Lord Vishnu and has been worshipped since ancient times. Lord Vishnu is one of the divine Trinity along with Lord Brahma and Mahesh and is considered the preserver and protector of the Universe. Goddess Laxmi is the consort of Lord Vishnu and the Goddess of material and spiritual wealth, good fortune and abundance. This Shaligram idol is crafted with dexterity and depicts Lord Vishnu lying down on the coiled body of His Snake, Sheshnaag, while Goddess Laxmi is sitting at His feet, with both Her hands massaging His legs. Lord Vishnu is portrayed in a relaxed mode. The attire, ornaments, facial features and expressions of Maa Laxmi and Vishnuji are carved beautifully. The fanned hood of Sheshnaag’s multiple heads, is spread like an umbrella over the Lord’s head. The back of this Shaligram idol has a spiral marking which is said to be the Sudarshan Chakra of Lord Vishnu. The Shaligram Shila is an harbinger of auspiciousness, clears Vastu Dosha and shields the dwelling with its high vibration frequency.

The Shaligram shila is a self-manifested stone found in the beds and banks of Kali Gandaki river, Nepal. This powerful stone can be worshipped without the doing the ritual of Pranprathista (consecration) and the Shaligram does not lose its power even if it breaks orcracks. The worship of Shaligram focuses on six virtues of life which includes creation of wealth, good health, worldly and spiritual pleasures, spiritual progress, protection and righteous living. Worshipping Lord Vishnu sincerely, absolves sins and paves the path to Moksha.

Regular worship of Shaligram shila is done by performing the sacred bathing, Abhishek, with water and Tulsi leaves and a mixture of Cow Milk(without boiling), Curd, Ghee, Honey, Sugar.

Height: 3.7 inches
Base Dimension: 4.3 (L) x 1.7 (W) inches
Weight: 724 gms