{"product_id":"maha-varaha-roopam-shaligram","title":"Maha Varaha Roopam Shaligram","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Maha Varaha Roopam Shaligram is an extraordinary Giant Shaligram Shila from Gandaki river in Nepal that embodies the Varaha Avatar of Bhagwan Vishnu.  It has white and gold streaks running across its whole body that make this Sila extremely divine and auspicious. The Varaha Avatar, depicted as a divine boar, lifted the Earth (personified as the goddess Bhudevi) from the cosmic ocean where she was submerged by the demon Hiranyaksha, symbolizing the restoration of stability, fertility, and cosmic order.   \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGandaki River in Nepal is known for its sacred stones, Shaligram, which is worshipped by Hindus, especially by Vaishnavites, as it represents Bhagwan Vishnu.   \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShaligram has a riveting story. According to the legends, there was a demon named Jalandhar who had immense power because of the chastity and love of his wife Vrinda. Vrinda was a pious devotee of Bhagwan Vishnu. To defeat Jalandhar, Bhagwan Vishnu took the form of Jalandhar and broke her abstinence, which diminished the powers of Jalandhar. Thus, he was defeated by Gods. When Vrinda discovered the deception, she was heartbroken and cursed Vishnu to turn it into a black stone. Due to her intense devotion and purity, she also became the Tulsi plant. Vishnu accepted the curse and turned into the Shaligram stone. From then on, Shaligram stones are considered sacred manifestations of Vishnu, and the Tulsi plant is revered and used in the worship of Vishnu. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese sacred stones are worshipped as manifestations of Lord Vishnu, symbolizing his eternal presence and the divine play of cosmic justice. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis highly rare Shaligram is one of its kind, as it weighs 52 kgs, and it is nearly impossible to find such a Shaligram with such radiance and having prominent crystalline lines running across it.   \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe shape of this Shaligram mirrors the celestial form of Varaha, with distinct contours resonating with the depiction of the boar-headed deity. Worshipping this Shaligram is said to invoke the blessings of Vishnu, providing protection, prosperity, and spiritual growth to the devotee. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeeping the Maha Varaha Roopam Shaligram in one's home or place of worship is believed to bring numerous spiritual and material benefits. It is said to enhance spiritual growth, foster devotion, and purify the surroundings. The presence of a Shaligram is also thought to attract positive energies, peace, and prosperity, while warding off negative influences and misfortune. Devotees believe that worshipping the Shaligram brings blessings, protection, and the fulfillment of desires, making it a cherished and revered symbol in Hindu households. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Shaligram Shila is worshipped by performing the sacred bathing, Abhishek, with water and Tulsi leaves and a mixture of Cow Milk, Curd, Ghee, Honey, Sugar.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca style='-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(249, 249, 249);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(194, 72, 194);font-family:\"PT Sans\", sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;user-select:initial !important;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;' href=\"mailto:contact@rudracentre.com?Subject=Shipping%20Charges%20for%20Maha%20Varaha%20Roopam%20Shaligram%20Shila%20(SIM653)\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:blue;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"box-sizing:border-box;user-select:initial !important;\"\u003e\u003cfont style=\"box-sizing:border-box;user-select:initial !important;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu style=\"box-sizing:border-box;user-select:initial !important;\"\u003ePlease contact us for shipping charges\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ManiMonk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42732429803617,"sku":"KSIM701","price":1100000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/0121\/0721\/files\/k710H-3982.S1.jpg?v=1778077915","url":"https:\/\/manimonk.com\/products\/maha-varaha-roopam-shaligram","provider":"ManiMonk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}