Tirupati Balaji Venkateshwara Shaligram Murti

A majestic Lord Tirupati Balaji Idol carved from single piece Shaligram, is hand crafted with dexterity, depicts Lord Tirupati Balaji standing on a pedestal, with two heavily crafted pillars on either side of Him, topped with an arch. The Shaligram Shila is a self manifested stone, considered sacred as it represents Lord Vishnu, the protector and preserver of the Universe. It is found in its natural form, only in the Kali Gandaki River, Nepal. Lord Balaji or Venkateshwara is a form of Lord Vishnu, which makes the Tirupati Balaji Shaligram Murti immensely auspicious, powerful and desirable. The Shaligram Shila holds high positive vibration which is said to spread all around the space it is kept in. Installing the Tirupati Balaji Shaligram Murti, removes Vastu Doshas, negative energies, shields the space with its protection and brings miraculous changes in life of devotees.

The Lord Tirupati Balaji Idol is perfectly carved with detailed facial features, the Urdhva Pundra(Tilak) is clearly visible, His attire, adornments, Crown are carved beautifully. His right hand is in the giving posture and His left hand is in a unique posture, with His arm dropping straight down and bending at the wrist and turned slightly inwards to right. This posture is termed Katya Vilambita Hastha Mudra. The Sudarshan Chakra(Lord Vishnu\'s weapon and emblem) is carved on the right upper side of the Idol, on the pillar and on the left upper side is the Shankh or Conch Shell(emblem of Lord Vishnu). The lower part of the idol is intricately crafted with a floral design pattern, which adds to the appeal. Flower Toran decorations, garlands on the Deity are admirably carved. The back of the Lord Tirupati Balaji Idol looks attractive with a neatly crafted flower design. The Lord Tirupati Balaji Shaligram Murti looks Divinely wonderful from every angle.

Lord Tirupati Balaji is said to be the God of Kaliyug. The Lord Tirupati Balaji Temple in Tirumala(Andhra Pradesh) is a famous pilgrim place, with thousands of devotees visiting the Shrine, from all over the world. Lord Tirupati Balaji is popular for fulfilling the desires of devotees. He benevolently bestows material rewards, helps devotees to rise above worldly desires and eliminates unhappiness and strife.

Being a representation of Supreme Lord Vishnu, the presence of Shaligram Shila at home or office bestows happiness, righteous living, security, spiritual growth, good health and contentment. Worshipping the Shaligram Shila leads to Moksha.

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: 3.6 inches 
Base Dimension: 3 (L) x 1.3 (W) inches 
Weight: 297 gms