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Auspicious Dwarka Shila

The Glories of Dwaraka-Shila- The Varaha Purana says that whoever touches a Dwarka Shila with the mark of a Vishnu-Chakra will become free of all sins. The Garuda Purana declares that simply the Darshana of all Dwaraka-Shila fulfils all desires. The Skanda Purana declares that without a doubt if a very sinful man worships a Dwaraka-Shila with devotion, or even without devotion, he becomes free from all sinful reactions. According to the Dwaraka Mahatmya, a Shila marked with Chakras coming from Dwaraka is also called Chakra-Tirtha. Even if this Shila is worshipped by a sinful person from a degraded country, the worshiper still becomes liberated.

    As per Brahma Purana the worshipper of Dwarka Shilas along with Shaligrama Shilas bestows the devotee with liberation, opulence, gives one respect equal to Lord Indra, brings religious thinking, economic development, worldly comforts, all sorts of enjoyment, remove the fear of birth and death, will give one beauty and wealth, gives fame and a continuation of ones dynasty, kingship, lordship, gives sons, grandsons, wealth, power, peace, extreme protection and Vaikuntha Dhama.       Identifying Symbols of Dwaraka-Shilas - The Prahlada Samhita states that a Dvaraka-Shila with one prominent Wheel (Chakra) is known as Sudarshana, a Shila with two Chakras is Lakshmi-Narayana, and one with three Chakras is Trivikrama. The Shila marked with four Chakras is Janardana, with five Chakras is Vasudeva, with six Chakras is Pradyumna, and with seven Chakras is Baladeva. The one that has eight Chakras is called Purushottama, with nine Chakras Navavyuha, with ten Chakras is Dashmurti, and with eleven Chakras is Aniruddha. That Dwaraka-Shila with twelve Chakras is Dvadasatmaka, and one with more than twelve Chakras is known as Ananta. The shape of the Dwarka Shila also determines the type of the Shila.

    Benefits of Different Types of Dwaraka-Shilas- The Kapila-Pancaratra explains the benefits of worshiping different types of Dwaraka-Shilas. That charming shila known as Sudarsana, which has one Chakra on it, gives one liberation. The Lakshmi-Narayana Dvaraka-Shila with two Chakras gives opulence and liberation, and an Acyuta-Shila with three Chakras gives one respect equal to Lord Indra. The Shila known as Chaturbhuja with four Chakras brings religious thinking, economic development, enjoyment, and liberation. A Vasudeva-Shila, Which has five Chakras, will remove the fear of birth and death, and a Pradyumna-Shila with six Chakras will give one beauty and wealth.      The one called Balabhadra-Shila with seven Chakras gives fame and a continuation of ones dynasty, while a Purushottama-Shila with eight Chakras gives all types of benedictions. With nine Chakras, a Narasimhadeva-Shila gives the highest benefits, and a Dashavatara Dwaraka-Shila with ten Chakras gives kingship.    An Aniruddha-Shila, which has eleven Chakras, give fame and lordship, and the one known as Dwadasatmaka-shila with twelve Chakras gives liberation and happiness. - The Kapila-Pancaratra also describes that the white Shila gives sons, grandsons, wealth, power, and all types of happiness, so this type of Shila should be adored. Garga and Galava Rishis have stated that a Dwarka Shilas with uniform Chakras brings happiness, a twelve or more Chakra Shila is very auspicious, and round and square shilas give happiness.   Worshiping Shaligrama-Shila with Dwaraka-Shila-The Brahma Purana states that wherever Shalagrama-Shila and Dvaraka-Shila sitting together are worshipped, certainly salavation or mukti resides there. In the conversation between Brahma and Narada in the Skanda Purana Brahma says, "O Munishvara! Wherever Dwaraka-Shila sits in front of the Shalagrama-Shila every class of opulence goes on increasing unlimitedly." In another place it says that one who daily worships Dvaraka-Shila along with twelve Shalagrama-Shila will be honored even in Vaikuntha-dhama.   It was mentioned earlier that in the Vaishnava tradition, the worship of the Dvararvati-stone (obtained from the Gomati river in Dvaraka) along with the salagrama-stone is considered meritorious, for the latter variety of stones are special forms assumed by Krishna himself.   The chakra-mark is the most distinguishing feature of the Dvarvati stones, and hence they are called chakrankita-sila. According to Garuda-purana, there are twelve varieties of this stone, owing to the number of chakras, colours and forms (dasadha cha prabhinnas ta varnakrti-vibhedatah). When there is only one chakra, the stone is called Devesa; when there are two chakras, it is Sudarshana; three chakras represent the deity Ananta. When there are four chakras, the stone is Janardana. Vasudeva is represented by the stone having five chakras, Pradyumna by six chakras, Bala-bhadra by seven, Purushottama by eight, Nava-vyuha by nine, Dasavatara by ten, Aniruddha by eleven and Dvadastma by twelve. Nava-vyuha represents the collection of nine forms of Vishnu: Vasudeva, Samkarshana, Pradyumna, Aniruddha, Narayana, Hayagriva, Vishnu, Nrsimha and Varaha. The first four forms are well known as chatur-vyuha. The twelve major forms of Vishnu are derived from these nine forms, according to the Tantra-siddhanta division of Pancharatra. The text also indicates the specific rewards for worshipping each of these twelve varieties of Dvaravati-silas: 1) and 2) salvation; 3) freedom from the fear of births and deaths 4) fulfillment of desires; 5) obtainment of prosperity and elimination of enemies; 6) wealth and lustre; 7) continuation of progeny and celebrity; 8) satisfaction of all that one aspires for; 9) rewards which are difficult even for the gods to obtain; 10) sovereignty and prosperity; 11) lordship; and 12) final emancipation. The stones having more chakras fulfill whatever one longs for, when worshipped.   Prahlada-samhita, quoted in Salagrama-pariksha (by Anupasimha) gives the first few names differently. The Dvaravati-sila with only one chakra is called Sudarsana, with two chakras Lakshmi-narayana and with three Trivikrama. The rest of the names are the same as given above. The name Ananta is given to stones have more than twelve chakras. The name for Dasavatara in the above list is given here as Dasamurti. When the chakras are more than twelve, only even numbered chakras are to be preferred, according to Galava-smrtir.   The Dvaravati-sila also occurs in different colours, but white stones are considered most suitable for worship. The dark (blue-black) stones forebode death, the tawny ones cause anxiety, the multi-coloured ones bring about disease and sorrow, the yellow ones take away wealth, the smoke coloured ones produce loss of wealth, and the blue stones will bring about obstacles to any undertaking. Only the white coloured stones will make for a worldly prosperity in all aspects and spiritual welfare (Skanda-purana). Garuda-purana gives a slightly different account, but white is the preferred colour. According to Galava-smrti, the Dvaravati-stones are auspicious if they are round in shape or square.

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Shaligram Sangraha

Shaligram Sangraha is a set of Shaligrams (collection of Shaligrams) whose collective radiance can help the devotee in fulfilling his specific wish in no time. This set or collection of specific Shaligrams to fulfill one specific need of the devotee is mentioned in the Hari Bhakta Vilasa khand of Skanda Purana. Since the Sangrahas are in set their energies multiply manifold times and devotee gets the result extremely fast. If I say, as a devotee, my specific need is to address my health issues. So I will choose Divya Param Swasthya Sangraha of "Shaligram Health Collection". The Shaligrams which form the part of this collection or set are mentioned in the Skanda Purana.

Now this collection is made as per the directives of Skanda Purana in terms of which all Shaligrams will form this Sangraha or Collection, how they should be placed and how these should be worshipped. The Skanda Puran specifies which all specific Shaligrams if worshiped blesses the devotee with very good health. So in case of  " Shaligram Health Collection ", as per Skanda Purana, we have a combination of 6 Shaligrams which are Shivalingam, Surya, Mahavishnu, Shiv Nabh, Garud and Dhanvantri Shaligrams. Please note that these all Shaligrams as an individual bestow the devotees with a very good health. Now if they combine their energies, the effect will multiply manifold times to achieve a very good health. So it is always advisable to worship a Shaligram Sangraha to achieve a specific goal / wish then to worship one single Shaligram.

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Heera Shankh

Legend of Heera Shankh There is a beautiful story that exist behind the Heera Shankhs. Thousands of years back an old poor lady named Heera-ujwala used to stay in a village at North East India. Earlier River Ganges used to flow from there and falls at the ocean. She was an ardent devotee of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Laxmi. Once upon a time an epidemic spread in her village and the villagers started dying in high numbers. Her two sons and their wives too came in the grip of that epidemic and caught the disease. To save the lives of her sons, daughters in law and the rest of the inmates of the village and bring the prosperity again in the village, she was told in her dream to do penance, fasting and worship of Laxmi Narayan. Since she was as such an ardent devotee, immediately she decided to do severe penance to please Lord Vishnu and Goddess Laxmi. In the course of her doing the severe penance without eating anything, in front of fire ( Yajna), Lord Vishnu appeared and promised her that very soon the village will be free from all epidemic and all affected village inmates will soon be blessed with good health. But to bring prosperity she was advised to worship Dakshinavarty Laxmi Shankh as Goddess Laxmi can be pleased easily with the worship of Dakshinavarty Shankh. It is said that she was given a very big sized Dhakshinavarty Right side Laxmi Shankh by the Lord Himself. With the blessings of Lord Vishnu very soon the village was free from diseases. However, Heera-ujwala continued her penance to please Goddess Laxmi. It is said that since Heera-ujwala was gifted with the biggest Dakshinavarty Shankh by the Lord Himself, rest of the Dakshinavarty Shanks along with their insects inside too in the ocean came close to the big Shankh where Heera-ujwala was doing her penance. While she was performing the penance, it is said that very heavy rains started and due to heavy storm the water from the ocean started overflowing all around. One strong wave of ocean came where Heera-ujwala was doing her penance and unlit the Agni Jwala(the fire which was lit while performing the yajna) and destroyed the complete place and taken away all Ahutis and donations like fruits, utensils etc. along with the wave itself to the ocean. This made the Heera-ujawala very sad and in the rage of anger she cursed that the place be immediately be relieved of ocean and become plain. That place had number of water species especially there was a high concentration of Dakshinavarti Shankhs, since all Dakshinavarty Shankhs have moved to that place and suddenly when the water receded, these species remained there and could not go back to the ocean. All the Shanks and other species became fossilised Shankhs lika a stones including the big Dakshinavarty Shankh of Heera-ujwala. Since the species was endangered, Lord Varuna (the God of ocean) pleaded Goddess Laxmi to save the species. Goddess Laxmi immediately appeared where the Heera-ujawala was performing the penence and requested her to take the curse back. Heera-ujwala told Goddess Laxmi that now her Shankh has also became like a stone how can she continue her penance. Goddess Laxmi promised Heera-ujwala that hence forth all the worshipper of these Stone (Heera) Shankhs will be blessed with immense fortune. Since the number of Dakshivavarty Shankhs has greatly reduced the effect of Stone Shankhs will be comparable to the Dakshinavarty Shankhs. Since most of the Dakshinavarty Shankhs got converted into Stone Shankhs the Dakshinavarty Shankh has become very very rare. Goddess Laxmi further given a boon that all the stone Shankhs will be glittering with gems and precious stones. Heera-ujwala continued her penance with the Stone Shankh, Goddess Laxmi became very happy with her devotion and severe penance and given her the boon that her whole village will prosper and there will never any scarcity of food and other things. All the Shankhs which had turned into stones were named as Heera Shankhs. The Shankhs after millions of years became fossilised and were embedded with beautiful gems and diamonds. The Heera Shankhs are also very rare and are not easily available. The Heera Shankhs like Dakshinavarty Shankhs are right sided Shankhs and very similar to the properties of the Dakshinavarty Shankhs. The worshipper of Heera Shankhs is blessed with immense fortune and luck. The japa of the Goddess Laxmi mantra needs to be done using the sphatik mala. The Heera Shankhs are most beautiful Shankhs that can happen on the Earth, by virtue of the presence of different coloured gems and precious stones and can take the devotee to the Laxmi Siddhi. It is highly recommended to keep Heera Shankhs in the puja room or Altar. Heera Shankha is also called Pahadi Shankha (conch from mountains). It is used in worship of Goddess Lakshmi, especially by the tantriks. It opens like the Dakshinavarti Shankh. It is found in the mountains and has sparkling crystal like substance in the opening and sometimes on the shell also. Its dull from outer crust but Its inner portion shines like diamonds.Being rare,it is costly. Worship of this Shankh attracts prosperity and abundance. There is one more ancient Tibetan text available which states that Guru Matsyendranath was as famous as Gorakhnath in the field of Tantra. It is said that when it comes to the highest level of Sadhanas Guru Matsyendranath was even more accomplished than Guru Gorakhnath. He had accomplished a very secret Sadhana related to Goddess Lakshmi using Heera Shankh. PUJA PROCEDURE: Have a bath and wear a clean Dhoti. Sit on the floor without any mat facing the North. Place a Heera Shankh before yourself. Then with a sphatik rosary chant 31 rounds of the following Mantra. "Ayeim Yam Ram Shreem Yam Froum Kreem Phat". This is a powerful Mantra made of Beej Mantras. It is really very effective and each Sadhak should try to make the best use of it. This is a very rare shankh used in worship of Godess Lakshmi. A person doing Sadhana using this Shankh and sphatik rosary can attain highest level of Siddhis.

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Exotic Drawka Shila

The Glories of Dwaraka-Shila- The Varaha Purana says that whoever touches a Dwarka Shila with the mark of a Vishnu-Chakra will become free of all sins. The Garuda Purana declares that simply the Darshana of all Dwaraka-Shila fulfils all desires. The Skanda Purana declares that without a doubt if a very sinful man worships a Dwaraka-Shila with devotion, or even without devotion, he becomes free from all sinful reactions. According to the Dwaraka Mahatmya, a Shila marked with Chakras coming from Dwaraka is also called Chakra-Tirtha. Even if this Shila is worshipped by a sinful person from a degraded country, the worshiper still becomes liberated.     As per Brahma Purana the worshipper of Dwarka Shilas along with Shaligrama Shilas bestows the devotee with liberation, opulence, gives one respect equal to Lord Indra, brings religious thinking, economic development, worldly comforts, all sorts of enjoyment, remove the fear of birth and death, will give one beauty and wealth, gives fame and a continuation of ones dynasty, kingship, lordship, gives sons, grandsons, wealth, power, peace, extreme protection and Vaikuntha Dhama.       Identifying Symbols of Dwaraka-Shilas - The Prahlada Samhita states that a Dvaraka-Shila with one prominent Wheel (Chakra) is known as Sudarshana, a Shila with two Chakras is Lakshmi-Narayana, and one with three Chakras is Trivikrama. The Shila marked with four Chakras is Janardana, with five Chakras is Vasudeva, with six Chakras is Pradyumna, and with seven Chakras is Baladeva. The one that has eight Chakras is called Purushottama, with nine Chakras Navavyuha, with ten Chakras is Dashmurti, and with eleven Chakras is Aniruddha. That Dwaraka-Shila with twelve Chakras is Dvadasatmaka, and one with more than twelve Chakras is known as Ananta. The shape of the Dwarka Shila also determines the type of the Shila.     Benefits of Different Types of Dwaraka-Shilas- The Kapila-Pancaratra explains the benefits of worshiping different types of Dwaraka-Shilas. That charming shila known as Sudarsana, which has one Chakra on it, gives one liberation. The Lakshmi-Narayana Dvaraka-Shila with two Chakras gives opulence and liberation, and an Acyuta-Shila with three Chakras gives one respect equal to Lord Indra. The Shila known as Chaturbhuja with four Chakras brings religious thinking, economic development, enjoyment, and liberation. A Vasudeva-Shila, Which has five Chakras, will remove the fear of birth and death, and a Pradyumna-Shila with six Chakras will give one beauty and wealth.      The one called Balabhadra-Shila with seven Chakras gives fame and a continuation of ones dynasty, while a Purushottama-Shila with eight Chakras gives all types of benedictions. With nine Chakras, a Narasimhadeva-Shila gives the highest benefits, and a Dashavatara Dwaraka-Shila with ten Chakras gives kingship.    An Aniruddha-Shila, which has eleven Chakras, give fame and lordship, and the one known as Dwadasatmaka-shila with twelve Chakras gives liberation and happiness. - The Kapila-Pancaratra also describes that the white Shila gives sons, grandsons, wealth, power, and all types of happiness, so this type of Shila should be adored. Garga and Galava Rishis have stated that a Dwarka Shilas with uniform Chakras brings happiness, a twelve or more Chakra Shila is very auspicious, and round and square shilas give happiness.   Worshiping Shaligrama-Shila with Dwaraka-Shila-The Brahma Purana states that wherever Shalagrama-Shila and Dvaraka-Shila sitting together are worshipped, certainly salavation or mukti resides there. In the conversation between Brahma and Narada in the Skanda Purana Brahma says, O Munishvara! Wherever Dwaraka-Shila sits in front of the Shalagrama-Shila every class of opulence goes on increasing unlimitedly. In another place it says that one who daily worships Dvaraka-Shila along with twelve Shalagrama-Shila will be honored even in Vaikuntha-dhama.   It was mentioned earlier that in the Vaishnava tradition, the worship of the Dvararvati-stone (obtained from the Gomati river in Dvaraka) along with the salagrama-stone is considered meritorious, for the latter variety of stones are special forms assumed by Krishna himself.   The chakra-mark is the most distinguishing feature of the Dvarvati stones, and hence they are called chakrankita-sila. According to Garuda-purana, there are twelve varieties of this stone, owing to the number of chakras, colours and forms (dasadha cha prabhinnas ta varnakrti-vibhedatah). When there is only one chakra, the stone is called Devesa; when there are two chakras, it is Sudarshana; three chakras represent the deity Ananta. When there are four chakras, the stone is Janardana. Vasudeva is represented by the stone having five chakras, Pradyumna by six chakras, Bala-bhadra by seven, Purushottama by eight, Nava-vyuha by nine, Dasavatara by ten, Aniruddha by eleven and Dvadastma by twelve. Nava-vyuha represents the collection of nine forms of Vishnu: Vasudeva, Samkarshana, Pradyumna, Aniruddha, Narayana, Hayagriva, Vishnu, Nrsimha and Varaha. The first four forms are well known as chatur-vyuha. The twelve major forms of Vishnu are derived from these nine forms, according to the Tantra-siddhanta division of Pancharatra. The text also indicates the specific rewards for worshipping each of these twelve varieties of Dvaravati-silas: 1) and 2) salvation; 3) freedom from the fear of births and deaths 4) fulfillment of desires; 5) obtainment of prosperity and elimination of enemies; 6) wealth and lustre; 7) continuation of progeny and celebrity; 8) satisfaction of all that one aspires for; 9) rewards which are difficult even for the gods to obtain; 10) sovereignty and prosperity; 11) lordship; and 12) final emancipation. The stones having more chakras fulfill whatever one longs for, when worshipped.   Prahlada-samhita, quoted in Salagrama-pariksha (by Anupasimha) gives the first few names differently. The Dvaravati-sila with only one chakra is called Sudarsana, with two chakras Lakshmi-narayana and with three Trivikrama. The rest of the names are the same as given above. The name Ananta is given to stones have more than twelve chakras. The name for Dasavatara in the above list is given here as Dasamurti. When the chakras are more than twelve, only even numbered chakras are to be preferred, according to Galava-smrtir.   The Dvaravati-sila also occurs in different colours, but white stones are considered most suitable for worship. The dark (blue-black) stones forebode death, the tawny ones cause anxiety, the multi-coloured ones bring about disease and sorrow, the yellow ones take away wealth, the smoke coloured ones produce loss of wealth, and the blue stones will bring about obstacles to any undertaking. Only the white coloured stones will make for a worldly prosperity in all aspects and spiritual welfare (Skanda-purana). Garuda-purana gives a slightly different account, but white is th

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Kaal Bhairav jayanti

Kaal Bhairav Ashtami, also known as Bhairavashtami, Bhairava Jayanti, Kala-Bhairava Ashtami and Kala-Bhairava Jayanti is a Hindu holy day commemorating the birthday of Bhairava, a fearsome and wrathful manifestation of the god Shiva. It falls on the eighth lunar day in the fortnight of the waning moon in the Hindu month of Kartik. By both schemes, Bhairava Ashtami falls on the same day in November–December. The name Kalashtami is sometimes used to refer to this day, but might also refer to any ashtami in Krishna paksha, all of which are sacred days of Bhairava, who is also called also Dandapani and he rides a dog he is also known as Swaswa meaning "whose horse is a dog"

Legend Bhairava is an manifestation of Shiva's wrath. According to the legend narrated on the occasion, the Trimurti gods, Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva were talking in a serious mood as to who was superior of them all. In the heated debate, Shiva felt slighted by remarks made by Brahma and instructed his ganor Bhairava to cut of one of Brahma’s five heads. Bhairava followed Shiva’s orders and one head of Brahma was cut off and thus he became four headed. Instilled with fear, all others prayed to Shiva and Bhairava. Another slightly modified version is that when Brahma insulted Shiva, Bhairava appeared from the angry Shiva's forehead and severed Brahma's head, leaving him with only four heads. The head of Brahma stuck to Bhairava's left palm due to the sin of killing Brahma, the most learned Brahmin – Brahmahatya or Brahminicide. To expiate the sin of brahmahatya, Bhairava had to perform the vow of a Kapali: wandering the world as a naked beggar with the skull of the slain as his begging bowl. Bhairava's sin is finally expiated when he reaches the holy city of Varanasi, where a temple dedicated to him still exists. Practices An all-night vigil is observed on Bhairava Ashtami with prayers, worship and tales of Bhairava, Shiva and Parvati being told. In the midnight, an arati of Bhairava should be performed with conches, bells and drums. After taking a bath in the morning, devotees, especially Shiva-worshipping Shaivas offer libations and oblations to their dead ancestors. Then, Bhairava, Shiva, Shiva's consort Parvati and Bhairava's vahana, the dog, is worshipped with flowers and sweets. Dogs are also offered milk, sweets, curds and other food as offerings. The day is considered holier if Bhairava Ashtami falls on a Sunday or a Tuesday, sacred weekdays dedicated to Bhairava. Bhairava is specifically worshipped for success, wealth, health and obstacle removal. A devotee is said to be freed of sin and the fear of death by observing Bhairava Ashtami. Bhairava Ashtami is observed in Bhairav Prasad Temple in Vaishno Devi hills in Kashmir. On this day, an image of Kala-Bhairava is made in gold or silver and immersed in a brass metal pot filled with water and worshipped with all scriptural prayers, as is done to Shiva. Then, the priests who do the puja are offered gifts. In Varanasi, an eight-day pilgrimage of the eight temples dedicated to Ashta Bhairava, eight subsidiary aspects of Bhairava, is undertaken on the first eight days of the fortnight, culminating with Bhairava Ashtami. On Bhairava Ashtami, Kala Bhairava, the city's guardian deity, is worshipped in his temple. For the rest of a year, a cloth covers the central icon, except his face, however on this day, the cloth is removed to reveal the whole image. The image is adorned with a garland of silver skulls on this day.                                                                          

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21 Mukhi Rudraksha

21 Mukhi Rudraksha Twenty One mukhi rare Rudraksha is represented by Kuber. Its presence ina place is considered ultimate and it blesses with immense prosperity and fulfillment of pleasures and materialistic desires beyond his expectations. The effect of this Rudraksha is such that as if Swayam Goddess Laxmi has come in the place of devotee with all her wealth. The presence of this Rudraksha in the house of the devotee removes all kinds of diseases and other health issues from the entire house. As such Kuber is a Yaksh which guards the wealth of Laxmi. This Rudraksha gives the wearer immense protection against all types of occult, all kind of tantras and malefics . Kuber is the sole guardian of wealth of Laxmi. Lord Shiva has blessed Lord Kuber. He is the chief of the Ganas and the leader of Yaksha. This Rudraksha forms a very important part in getting the Vastu done in the most proper way and it gives abundance to the inmates where iut is placed. He is the guardian of the North direction. This Rudraksha on the recommendation of Vastu Shastri can be kept in the house in a particular place, or hung to the ceiling or can be worn by the inmates. This Rudraksha has great use in Vastu as far as ability to bring immnese wealth and extreme protection,uspiciousness among the family members and peaceful environment. Beeja Mantra: Om Yakshaya Kuberaya Vaishravanaya , Dhan Dhanyadhipataye , Dhan Dhanya Srimdhim mein Dapya Dapya Swaha Wearing mantra: Om Hreeng Hoom Shiv Mitraya Namah Devata: "Kuber" Precautions and what all you should know prior to purchasing 21 Mukhi Rudrakshas. 1. A 21 Mukhi Rudraksha from reputed supplier is only to be worn or placed in the puja room/Altar. 2. The Abhimantrit Rudrakshas which are energised following the correct procedure as mentioned in Jabalo Upanishad by its Mool Mantra and Beej Mantra should only be worn. 3. After wearing Mala you must chant above Mantras when ever you get time during the day for energising Rudrakshas. The Mantra is "Om Hreeng Hoong Shiv Mitraya Namah". This mantra is to be chanted correctly. The correct pronounciation of the word in mantra is Hreeng' and not Hreem' as normally people pronounce and similarly for it is not ' Hoom' but 'Hoong'. 4. 21 faced Rudraksha should be capped with gold or silver or panchdhatu and should be worn round the neck or bracelet or be placed at the worshipping place. 5. Sitting in the morning and meditating by chanting its mantra in the extreme North direction of the house or workplace and facing North or North East direction, after wearing 21 faced Rudraksha will rejunivate Rudraksha as well as you tremendously and connects you to the eternal and transendence. 6. Day for wearing is Monday after taking bath in morning before 12 noon. While wearing continuously chant the mantras written above for 3 times or multiple of 3 times. 7. The selected code number of Rudraksha will only be sent. 8. For testing the genuity of 21 mukhi Rudraksha, see carefully if some carving on the Rudraksha is done or the Mukhs of the bead are tempered with. Carefully watch the mouth of the bead and see how many lines are coming out from the mouth as well tail of the Rudraksha. Also place the bead inside a glass full of water for one hour duration. After taking out if the bead remains solid, the bead is genuine. The remaining water inside the glass should not contain any worms, and color of water should remain transparent. Now clearly observe the bead for tiny holes or damages. If everything is ok, dry the bead under the fan and wear it as mentioned above. 9.The bead when worn, should touch the body.

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Painted Shaligram

Shaligram Shala has leaped one step forward in donating decorated/painted Shaligram Shilas to devotee clients at a very reasonable donation which no other Shaligram supplier has thought of doing. It is said that several saints and great Vaishnavas have always worshipped decorated/painted Shilas and got immense benefit out of worship of decorated/painted Shilas. We have received numerous mails from different devotees across the world for donating them Shilas which are nicely decorated/painted and straight away can be worshipped in their Altars. Shaligram Shala is using natural very high quality colours for decorating the Shilas. These colours are immensely strong and while bathing the Shilas with Gangajal or doing Abhisheka of the Shaligrama Shilas with milk, curd, honey, ghee or panchgavya, the colour on the Shilas wont come out. By decorating a Shila, a devotee knows the exact physical features of the Shilagram Shila and well understands which is the top portion of the Shila or where is actual the mouth of the Shila. The Shaligram Shilas also looks extremely beautiful and devotion inside the heart increases to manifold times more. Shaligram Shala will try to decorate all different kinds of Shilas and shall offer them to the devotees. With most of the the decorated/painted Shilas, we shall gift a Mukut, brass or stainless steel throne, tulasi mala, sandlewood paste etc. I am sure all devotees will support us in our this new endeavor.

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White Shankh

The conch shell is a major Hindu article of prayer, used as a trumpet and in order to get rid of negative energy and evil spirits. It is also used as a container for holy water ( shankha teertham ). The shankha (conch shell) mudra is also used during various tantric rituals and meditation. Shankha is considered to be one of the most auspicious objects that emerged from the sea during the Ksheera Sagara Samudra Manthan. Religious Significance of White Shanka In Indian mythology, the Shankha is regarded sacred and very auspicious. To initiate religious ceremonies, a shankha (conch shell) is blown. It is a major Hindu article of prayer. God Vishnu, the God of Preservation, is shown with a shankha in one hand and a disc or a chakra in the other. Each hindu shankha has a specific name. Vishnus shankha is called Panchajanya . It is believed that when it is blown, it announces the victory of good over evil. In the epic war, Mahabharata, the conch shell held a significant place. Arjunas shankha was called Devdutta , Bhimas Paundra, Yudhisthiras Anantavijaya, Nakulas Sughosa and Sahadevas was known as Manipushpaka. The sacred conch shell is an integral part of Hindu symbolic and religious tradition. Even today, all Hindus use the conch as a part of their religious practices. Whenever the conch shell is blown, it is said to purify the environment from all evil effects.

Scientific significance White Shanka Leaving aside the mythology part, the conch shells significance can also be corroborated by science. If you try holding a shankha near your ear, the sound of the gently humming ocean can be heard. This is actually the natural vibration or cosmic energy of the Earth which gets magnified on entering the conch shell. The vibrations from these conch shells can overpower evil forces from the Earth and at the same time also clear environmental pollution including healing the hole in the ozone layer which causes global warming. According to science, the blowing of a conch shell enhances the positive psychological vibrations such as courage, determination, hope, optimism, willpower, etc. in the blower as well as those around him. Following type of Shankhas are considered very sacred and pure in Hinduism

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Ganesha Shankh

Lord Ganesha is one of the best-known and beloved representations of divinity in Hinduism. Ganesha is worshipped as the lord of beginnings, the lord of obstacles (Vighnesha), patron of arts and sciences, and the god of intellect and wisdom. He is honoured with affection at the start of any ritual or ceremony. This God of knowledge and the remover of obstacles is also the elder son of Lord Shiva. Lord Ganesha is also called Vinayaka (knowledgeable) or Vighneshwara (god to remove obstacles) and worshipped for Siddhi. Ganesha Shankh is always worshipped, in the beginning of any religious rituals, blessings and auspiciousness. According to astrology, Ganesha Shankh removes the malefic effects of planet Rahu and all obstacles which comes in the path of devotees. The opponents of the devotee are sent to hell and their mind changes in favour of the devotee. The worshipper of Ganesha Shankh remains protected from black magic, occult or any influence of the evil spirits. The worshipper of the Shankh gets spiritual upliftment and is a dignified and respectable person in the society which does austerities and philanthropic activities through out his life. The Ganesha Shankh Worshipper has tremendous wisdom, very strong intuition and his all six senses works to the perfection and that is how the worshipper remains successful in all his endeavours. The wishes and desires of the Sadhaka are always fulfilled by this magic Shankh. It brings tremendous good luck, peace and prosperity to the worshipper. The water of the Shankh if taken regularly bestows the devotee with extremely good health.By keeping Ganesha Shankh in the Altar peace prevails in the house or at the work place due to positive vibrations emanating out from the Ganesha Shankh. Lots of worshipper are tremendously been benefitted by keeping this auspicious Shankh inside their cash box. Many noticeable big businessmen have this Shankh in their Altar.

Worship Of Ganesha Shankh The Shankh is always sent with the Gangajal. Few drops of Gangajal be added to the water in the bowl with the fresh unboiled milk and the Ganesha Shankh be thoroughly washed with this milk and water mixture. The Shankh be then wiped off with a clean red or orange or white cloth and be placed on the Brass or Panchdhatu Shankh Stand in a such a way that the opening of the Ganesha Shankh should always faces upwards. The Shankh can be placed in any direction, but it is always beneficial to place in East direction. Sandlewood paste be applied on the Shankh and agarbati be lit in front of the Shankh. The Shankh be offered sweet, rice or milk. At this point Lord Ganseha be remebered and prayers be done for the well being and fulfillment of desires. The Gansehsa Mantra OM GANG GANPATYE NAMAH be chanted three times and thereafter in the multiple if three times. In the evening the Shankh be filled with water and next day the same water be used to purify the things like account books, cash box, lockers and other valuables by sprinkling same water on them. This water is very powerful and lots of devotees have been greatly benefitted by drinking the water of the shankh and were able to control their blood pressure, stomach ulcers, arthrities, eye vision, nightmares and other ailments.

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Tulsi Vivah

Tulsi Vivah is the ceremonial marriage of the Tulsi plant to the Hindu god Shailgram or Lord Vishnu or to his avatar Sri Krishna. The Tulsi wedding signifies the end of the monsoon and the beginning of the wedding season in Hindu religion.        What Purana says        Tulsi is venerated as a goddess in Hinduism and is sometimes considered as a wife of Vishnu. According to the Hindu Purana, the Tulsi plant was a woman named “Vrinda” (Brinda).She was married to the Asura king Jalandhar, who due to her piety and devotion to Vishnu and her being “patni vrata (utmost loyal to her husband)”, became invincible. Even Lord Shiva could not defeat Jalandhar, so he requested Vishnu - the preserver in the Trinity - to find a solution. Vishnu disguised himself as Jalandhar and broke Vrinda’s chastity.    As her chastity destroyed, Jalandhar lost his power and was killed by Shiva. Vrinda cursed Vishnu to become stone as He is “stone hearted”, as He did unjustice to Vrida who was her ardent devotee  and to be separated from his wife (Goddess Laxmi). This was later fulfilled when he was transformed into the black Shaligram stone and in his Ram avatar, was separated from his wife Sita who was kidnapped by the asura king Ravan. Vrinda then drowned herself in the ocean, and herself transferred the soul to a plant, which was hence called as Tulsi.

    How Shaligram Vivah is Celebrated        The marriage of Tulsi with Vishnu/Krishna resembles the traditional Hindu wedding. The marriage ceremony is conducted at homes and at temples where a fast is observed on the Tulsi Vivah day until evening when the ceremony begins. A mandap is built around the courtyard of the house where the Tulsi plant is usually planted. It is believed that the soul of Vrinda resides in the plant at night and leaves in the morning. The bride Tulsi is clothed with a sari and ornaments including earrings and necklaces. A human paper face with a bindi and nose-ring may be attached to Tulsi. The groom is a brass image or picture of Vishnu or Krishna or more frequently the Shaligram stone - the symbol of Vishnu. The image is clothed in a dhoti. Both Vishnu and Tulsi are bathed and decorated with flowers before the wedding. The couple is linked with a cotton thread or mala  in the ceremony. Ritual:-          The marriage of Tulsi with Vishnu/Krishna resembles the traditional Hindu wedding. This ceremony is conducted at homes and also at temples. A fast is observed on the Tulsi Vivah day till evening when the ceremony begins. A mandap (marriage booth) is built around the courtyard of the house where the Tulsi plant is planted. The Tulsi plant is usually planted in centre of the courtyard in a brick plaster called Tulsi vrindavana. It is believed that the soul of Vrinda resides in the plant at night and leaves in the morning. The bride Tulsi is clothed with a sari and ornaments including earrings and necklaces. A human paper face with a bindi and nose-ring - may be attached to Tulsi. The groom is a brass image or picture of Vishnu or Krishna or sometimes Balarama or more frequently the Shaligram stone - the symbol of Vishnu. The image is clothed in a dhoti. Both Vishnu and Tulsi are bathed and decorated with flowers and garlands before the wedding. The couple is linked with a cotton thread (mala) in the ceremony. In Maharashtra, an important ritual in the ceremony is when the white cloth is held between the bride and the groom and the priest recites the Mangal Ashtaka mantras. These mantras formally complete the wedding. Rice mixed with vermilion is showered by the attendees on Tulsi and Vishnu at the end of the recitation of the mantras with the word "Savadhan" (literally "be careful" implying "You are united now". The white curtain is also removed. The attendees clap signifying approval to the wedding. Vishnu is offered sandalwood-paste, men's clothing and the sacred thread. The bride is offered saris, turmeric, vermilion and a wedding necklace called Mangal-sutra, worn by married women. Sweets and food cooked for an actual wedding are cooked for Tulsi Vivah too. This ceremony is mostly performed by women. The prasad of sugar-cane, coconut chips, fruits and groundnut is distributed to devotees. The expenses of the wedding are usually borne by a daughter-less couple, who act as the parents of Tulsi in the ritual wedding. The giving away of the daughter Tulsi (kanyadaan) to Krishna is considered meritorious to the couple. The bridal offerings to Tulsi are given to a Brahmin priest or female ascetics after the ceremony. In two Rama temples in Saurashtra, the ceremony is more elaborate. An invitation card is sent to the groom's temple by the bride's temple. On Prabodhini Ekadashi, a barat bridal procession ofLalji - an image of Vishnu - sets off to the bride's temple. Lalji is placed in a palanquin and accompanied by singing and dancing devotees. The barat is welcomed on the outskirts of Tulsi's village and the ceremonial marriage is carried at the temple. At the bride's side, Tulsi is planted in an earthen pot for the ceremony. People desirous of children perform Kanyadaan from Tulsi's side acting as her parents. Bhajans are sung throughout the night and in the morning the barat of Lalji returns to their village with Tulsi.