Shalgram (Sanskrit: शालग्राम) also known as Salgram is a sacred place in the tradition of Vaishnava sec in Hinduism. It is located at a bank of the Gandaki River in Nepal.
Description Shalgram is known for the sacred Shaligram stone in Hinduism. There is a temple of Lord Vishnu where Shaligram form of Lord Vishnu is worshipped. It is said that the name of the sacred black stone Shaligram is derived from the name of this place Shalgram.
In Padma Purana, Lord Krishna told Lord Shiva in a dialogue that he always resides in the sacred stone produced at Shalgram.
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