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Salagrama
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English
Alternative forms
en Salagramma Saligrama Saligram Shaligram Shaligrama Shalagrama
Etymology
From en sa शालग्राम a village in ancient India; a sacred stone.
Pronunciation
en /ʃaːlaːɡɹaːmə/
Noun
en Hinduism A fossil ammonite held by the Hindus to be representative of Vishnu.
References
Puranic Encyclopedia: a comprehensive dictionary with special reference to the epic and Puranic literature, Vettam Mani, Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1975, p. 672.