Shriman Narayan Shaligram Murti VII (Painted)

This powerful idol features Lord Narayan seated with Goddess Laxmi on Garuda creatively made in powerful Shaligram stone. In this idol, Garud - the Mount of Narayan is seen at base posing in Skandasana with his wings expanded and supporting Lord Narayan with His rear hands, while Goddess Laxmi is seated on left lap of Lord Narayan. Lord Vishnu has both His palms placed together facing downwards while He holds discus, conch, mace and Lotus in His upper arms. Goddess Laxmi has Her right hand raised in blessing pose and holds Lotuses and weapons in Her upper arms. The exotic black colour and natural coarse texture gives the divine idol an antique appeal. The naturally formed spiral pattern of Shaligram is seen at the back. With additional benefits of Shaligram, the idol makes a powerful addition for every puja altar. Lord Narayan bestows longevity, peace, happiness and success and Goddess Laxmi bestows wealth, fortune and prosperity while Garud represents the moving aspect of creation. Worshipping them together bestows protection, overall prosperity and harmony. 

Shaligram is a sacred stone which is collected from Gandaki Kali River in Nepal. The Shaligram idol does not need to undergo the ritual of Pranprathistha (life invoking ritual), as Shaligram is the representation of Lord Vishnu himself. It is collected from Gandaki Kali River in Nepal. Placing Shaligram at home bestows blessings in six realms of life which includes wealth, good health, worldly pleasures, spiritual progress, protection and righteous living. The worship of Shaligram focuses on six virtues of life which includes creation of wealth, good health, world and spiritual pleasures, spiritual progress, protection and righteous living. The regular worship includes an Abhishekum with pure water or Tulsi water and with panchamrti (combination of five substances which includes cow milk, curd, sugar, ghee and honey). 

Height: 2.9 inches 
Base Dimension: 2.6 (L) x 1.9 (W) inches 
Weight: 266 gms