शालग्रामम्
திருச்சாலக்ராமம், Sri Moorthy Perumal Temple
| Divya Deśam | 106, Thiru Salagramam |
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| Temple Name | Sri Moorthy Perumal Temple |
| Moolavar | Sri Murthi |
| Thayaar | Sri Devi |
| Perumal Kolam | Kidantha |
| Facing | West |
| Vimanam | Kanaka Vimanam |
| Theertham | Chakra Theertham |
| Naadu | Vada Naadu (Northern) |
| Location | Mukthinath near Jomsom, Nepal |
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| Nearest City | Nepal |
This Divya kshetram, called Mukthinath, is in the Himalayan range in Nepal.
The moolavar in Mukthinath Temple is Sri Murthi and the Thayar Sri Devi. The Theertham is Chakra Theertham and the Vimanam Kanaka Vimanam.
Though there is no specific agreement about the exact location of the Divya shetram, it is believed that some claim Mukthinath is Salagramam and others the banks of Gandaki River enroute to Mukthinath from Katmandu. The Salagramam stones held in worship by Srivaishnavas are found in this part of Nepal. Periyaazhwar refers to Krishna as "Salagramam Udaiya Nambi".Indians do not need a visa but should carry an identity card - passport/Driving License/Ration card issued in India. The best season to visit is March-April.
| शालग्राममाहात्म्यम् | Śālagrāma Māhātmyam |
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| Volume / Chapters | Volume 1, Prathama Bhāge, Chapter 13 |
| Periya Azhwar | 2 pasurams |
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| Thirumangai Azhwar | 10 pasurams |
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