PUJA OF SHALIGRAM

Shaligram is the formless Swaroop of Lord Vishnu and holds the divine energies of him. If one installs the Salagrama Sila in the puja altar of their home, then a daily puja of the Salagrama must be performed.

As Shaligram is 'Jagrut' in nature (awakened), one need not perform the rituals of invocation or Pran Prathistha Puja. But one needs to offer a small worship and do obeisance daily.

This helps in making the energy present in Shaligram more active and helps in spreading positivity and bliss in the dweller's life.

When an individual installs Shaligram at home, ensure that you install it in a copper plate and offer prayers to it.

Also ensure that you place fresh Tulasi leaf, besides the Saliagram and offer fresh flowers and fruits after the puja.

Do obeisance (Namaskar) to the Shaligram, sprinkle Gangajal or Gandaki river water on oneself and surroundings to purify it.

Bathe the Shaligram in Gangajal, apply a tilak of sandalwood paste, offer the fragrance of incense sticks or dhoop, offer fresh Tulsi leaves and mala, and offer other flowers and prasad.