Bal Krishna Shaligram Shila - I

This divine idol of Bal Krishna is deftly crafted from a single Shaligram Shila. It is an auspicious addition to your puja altar. It is considered a sacred stone since it represents Bhagawan Vishnu and is ardently worshipped by devotees, especially by the Vaishnava sect. Bal Krishna is the infant form of Bhagawan Krishna, who is the eighth avatar of Bhagawan Vishnu. The Shaligram Shila is procured from the Gandaki river in Nepal.

The Shaligram portrays Bal Krishna crawling on the floor, holding up a ladoo in his right palm while resting his left palm on ground. The face of Bal Krishna is carved with beautiful eyes and facial features, and his hair is tied up on top of his head in a small bun. The innocence on his face is vivid and adorable. Keeping a Bal Krishna or Laddu Gopal at home is akin to having a real baby at home.

His idol is worshipped for blessings of offspring by couples who face challenges in conceiving a child and for safe pregnancy and childbirth of expectant mothers. Bal Krishna blesses with happiness, joy, healthy children and fulfils wishes of devotees. The sacred Shaligram Shila corrects Vastu Dosha and keeps the dwelling shielded with its high vibration frequency.

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 or cracks. 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 Bhagawan Vishnu or Krishna sincerely paves the path to Moksha.

The Shaligram Shila is worshipped by performing Abhishekam with water, tulsi leaves and panchamrit, a mixture of cow milk, curd, ghee, honey and sugar.

Dimension of Shaligram:
Height: 2.3 inches
Length: 1.7 inches
Width: 1.1 inches
Weight: 113 gms