Salagrama

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English[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

From Sanskrit शालग्राम (śālagrāma, “a village in ancient India; a sacred stone”).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ʃaːlaːɡɹaːmə/

Noun[edit]

Salagrama (plural Salagramas)

  1. (Hinduism) A fossil ammonite held by the Hindus to be representative of Vishnu.

References[edit]

  1. Puranic Encyclopedia: a comprehensive dictionary with special reference to the epic and Puranic literature, Vettam Mani, Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1975, p. 672.
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