Hayagreeva Shaligram Murti VII (Painted)

This hand carved Lord Hayagreeva murti (idol) is made from a genuine, single piece Shaligram stone. The Lord is in sitting Padmasana posture, holding a book in His left hand while His right hand is raised in the Abhaya mudra (posture), blessing and reassuring His devotees. The two upper arms hold the Shankh and Sudarshan Chakra. The detailing of the Horse face of the Lord is praise worthy. The back of the idol has naturally formed spiral fossil mark , which is a signature mark of a genuine Shaligram stone.

Lord Hayagreeva is a lesser known avatar of Lord Vishnu. Lord Hayagreeva has the head of a Horse and the body of Lord Vishnu. He is worshipped for blessings of intelligence, knowledge of all kinds, education. It is said, chanting the 108 names of Lord Hayagreeva helps to increase memory power. Legend has it that He is the Guru of Goddess Sarawati, the Goddess of education and knowledge.

The Shaligram is a sacred stone worshipped by the Hindus , especially by the Vaishnavas (a denomination of Hinduism who worship Lord Vishnu and all His avatars) and is said to represent Lord Vishnu. This sacred stone is found in the Gandaki Kali River in Nepal. The Shaligram is worshipped for six values of life :- righteous living, wealth, protection, good health, pleasures and spiritual growth.

The worship of the Shaligram include daily \'Abhishekham\' with Tulsi water and Panchamrit (a combination of five substances which includes cow milk, curd, sugar, ghee and honey).

This rare Lord Hayagreeva idol made from the Shaligram stone, can be placed in the puja alter. It is apt for homes, educational institutions. Seekers of knowledge, students can be specially benefitted by worshipping this unique Lord Hayagreeva idol and Lord Vishnu\'s representation, the Shaligram will bring its own blessings and energies.

Height: 2 inches
Base Dimension: 1.5 (L) x 1.2 (W) inches
Weight: 70 gms