Saligram Abhishekam ISKCON Nellore
At ISKCON Nollore
2 Yajman
30 to 45 Minutes
Puja Samagri Included in Dakshina
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About
A Saligram Sila is a sacred, self-manifested stone representing Lord Vishnu. In the Saligram Abhishekam, the deity is bathed with water, milk, yoghurt, ghee, honey, and fruit juices while chanting the Vishnu Sahasranama or Vishnu mantras. Sandalwood paste, turmeric, and essential oils are then applied. Devotees bathe beforehand, symbolizing purification of body and mind. The abhishekam water is believed to cleanse karmic impurities and offer divine protection. For details on ISKCON Nellore’s observance, devotees are advised to contact the temple directly.
Saligrama Abhishekam begins with achamanam (self-purification) and sankalpam (vow) to worship Lord Vishnu. The sacred Saligrama Shila is placed on a clean metal plate with a tulsi or peepal leaf base. Abhishekam is performed with water and panchamrit—milk, curd, honey, ghee, and sugar—while chanting Vishnu mantras or the Vishnu Sahasranama. Sandalwood, turmeric, and rose water are offered, followed by tulsi, flowers, and aarti. The charanamrita is shared as prasadam, bestowing peace, liberation, and divine blessings.
Required Things (Puja Samagri)
शालिग्राम शिला (Saligrama Shila), पंचामृत (Panchamrit – दूध/Milk, दही/Curd, घी/Ghee, शहद/Honey, शक्कर/Sugar), शुद्ध जल (Pure water), तुलसी पत्ते (Tulsi leaves), पीपल का पत्ता (Peepal leaf – optional base), चंदन (Sandalwood paste), हल्दी (Turmeric – optional), गुलाब जल (Rose water), इत्र या केवड़ा जल (Scented water – optional), फूल (Flowers), धूपबत्ती (Incense sticks), दीपक (Ghee diya), नैवेद्य (Naivedyam – फल/Fruits या मिष्ठान्न/Sweets), अक्षत (Rice), पूजा थाली (Puja plate), साफ सूती कपड़ा (Soft cotton cloth for drying), और विष्णु सहस्रनाम या शुद्ध मंत्रों की पुस्तक (Vishnu Sahasranama or chanting guide).
When to Perform Saligram Abhishekam ISKCON Nellore?
This Puja is performed between 06:30 AM
Puja Duration
30 to 45 Minutes
Yajman Details
- Total Yajman: 2
Benefits of Puja
Saligrama Abhishekam is a highly sacred worship of Lord Vishnu, granting immense spiritual merit and divine protection. Bathing the Saligrama Shila purifies the mind, body, and soul, and is said to equal thousands of yajnas and pilgrimages. It removes sins and doshas, bringing peace, prosperity, and liberation. The charanamrita offers protection and strength, while regular worship fosters devotion, purity, and compassion. At ISKCON temples, performing or sponsoring this puja amplifies blessings through collective devotion and sanctity.
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)
1. Which objects are used in the Abhishekam?
Water, milk, curd, honey, ghee and occasionally fragrant materials like sandalwood and rose water are used to bathe the saligram.
2. Is anyone able to attend or perform this puja?
Anyone is welcome to attend. Though trained temple priests perform the puja, people are welcome to participate and offer prayers.
3. What time does Saligram Abhishekam take place?
It is typically done on important occasions like birthdays and anniversaries or on special days like Purnima and Ekadashi.
4. Is it possible to book the Abhishekam for my family?
Yes, you and your family are eligible to book the Abhishekam from YatraDham.Org. It can also be offered in honour of a deceased loved one.
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