How to Worship Shaliram ?
Ingredients needed for the Pran Pratishthan and Abhishek procedure of the Shaligram Shila:
- First and foremost we need to make 'Panchamrit' (Honey, Milk, Curd, Water, Ghee, )
- Then we need any single Fruit Juice (Coconut water, Anar Juice)
Abhishek Procedure for the Shaligram Shila:
Devotees can perform the Abhishek of the Shaligram Shila 'once a week' or at any auspicious occasion, according to their convenience. The detailed procedure is outlined below:
- Rinse the Shaligram Stone with water.
- Sequentially offer the Panchamrit and Fruit Juice for Abhishek.
- Wipe the Shaligram Shila with a clean cloth and place it on a pedestal or the sacred place in your home.
Ingredients required for the Worship procedure of the Shaligram Shila:
- Water from the Gandaki River or Ganga Jal
- Clean cloth
- Tulsi leaf
- Dhoop
- Sweets, fruits, and other sweet dish
- A picture of the respective deity associated with the Shaligram Shila
Worship Procedure for the Shaligram Shila:
- Position the Shaligram Shila on a metal plate.
- Sit facing the east direction.
- Bathe the Shaligram Shila with water from the Gandaki River or Ganga Jal.
- Wipe it with a clean cloth.
- Apply a tilak (sandalwood) on the Shaligram Shila and place a tulsi leaf on it.
- Chant the mantra of the respective god or goddess.
- Present Dhoop to the Shaligram Shila and chant at the same time.
- Offer sweets, fruits, and other sweet dishes to the Shaligram Shila.
- Express your wishes aloud in front of the Shaligram Shila.
