According to the Puranas, once a fierce battle broke out between Lord Shiva and the demon Jallundhara. They both appeared equally matched with no one ready to lose, and hence the battle continued for a long time. In fact it was not like an ordinary battle between the gods and the demons, but it was a match between the chastities of two chaste women Parvati and Vrinda. read more......

This is the first incarnation of Vishnu. Matsya or the Fish incarnation. In this form Vishnu saved the Saint Vaivaswata. Worshipping this auspicious Shaligram brings immense wealth and worldly comforts . Bestows the worshipper with austerity and philanthropy . The environment of the beholder"s house and workplace becomes pious and all negativity is removed . There is a big "flow of wealth" takes place and devotee can accumulate immense wealth. A peaceful environment prevails in his surroundings. Matsya Shaligrama also provides sixth sense of the worshipper to see the future things happening. Matsya Shaligram is a very powerful Shila and it removes the Vastu Dosha also and brings prosperity and peace in the devotees place. By worshipping this Shila an issueless woman is blessed with a virtuous son.

Kurma is the second form of Lord Krishnas incarnation. At the Churning of the Ocean, Vishnu as Kurma ( the tostoise) offered his back as a pivot on which to rest the Mount Mandara, used as a churning stick by gods and demons during Sagar Manthan. The worshipper of this shaligram gets immense PERSEVERANCE, strong will power, patience, wealth and happiness in his life. He gets support of one and all, in  accomplishing his works sucessfully.He is bestowed with all the worldly comforts and usually gets astonishing success in business and service. The Kurma shaligram also works as a shield against all evil forces and gives immense protection to the worshipper.