Puja of Shaligram

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The Skanda Purana says that Shalagramas do not require installation(pratisthana). When one begins the worship of shalagrama, however he should start with elaborate puja using all articles. The worship of shalagrama is the best form of worship, better than the worship of the sun. 
The Gautamiya Tantra says devotees should take the charanamrita mixed with Tulasi leaves from the shalagrama in their hand and sip it, sprinkling the balance on their heads. 

The Padma Purana explains that all those holy rivers awarding moksha, such as the Ganga, Godavari and others, reside in the charanamrita of shalagrama. 
In the Sammohana Tantra it is written that shalagrama should not be placed on the earth or ground and worshiped. 
Shrimad Bhagavatam mentions that in the worship of shalagrama it is unnecessary to call the Lord for worship or request Him to return His abode upon completion, i.e., no need for avahana, sthapana and visarjana etc.
The Brihan-naradiya Purana Shri Narada Muni says it's impossible to explain the importance of Tulasi leaves in the worship of shalagrama, as Tulasi is the most beloved consort of Hari in the form of shalagrama
In the Skanda Purana Lord Shiva tells Parvati that one who takes the charanamrita of shalagrama destroys all sinful reactions at their roots, even the killing of a brahmana. Elsewhere the Skanda Purana states that by taking the remnants of foodstuffs offered to shalagrama, one will get the result of performing many sacrifices.

The pictures we have put on these pages are rare ones or opened ones showing the inner section. The saligramas you get in the market normally look like rocks, like the picture bellow. Only when broken & opened the inner section marks can be seen. 

The yellow colour Saligrama is considered more auspicious as they are good for prosperity and wealth.

The Skanda Purana warns that no one should sell shalagramas. However a lot of people want to worship a Saligrama and most of them can't go up to the Gandaki River at Mukti Kshetra situated high in the Himalayas. In the Kaliyuga 2006, it is not possible to follow all the rules of Dwapara Yuga. These Saligramas are collected from the river by the villagers and brought to us. After deducting the packaging and courier charges the rest of the money goes to the poor villagers of Muktinath at north-west Nepal, whose village is the blessed place where this sacred Shila of Lord Narayana is found.

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