Saligram or Shaligram?
Two spellings, side by side.
Saligram and Shaligram are two spellings of the same sound. Saligram is listed with the meaning "An Indian name referring to a sacred black round stone found in the Gandaki River, revered in Hindu traditions" and Shaligram with "Refers to a sacred stone found in the Gandaki River, worshipped as a symbolic representation of Lord Vishnu in Hindu traditions". Saligram is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Saligram | Shaligram |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | An Indian name referring to a sacred black round stone found in the Gandaki River, revered in Hindu traditions. | Refers to a sacred stone found in the Gandaki River, worshipped as a symbolic representation of Lord Vishnu in Hindu traditions. |
| Origin | Indian | Tamil |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Written | सालिग्राम | சாளக்கிராமம் |
| Say it | Sa-li-gram | Sha-li-gram |
| Popularity | Less often searched here | Less often searched here |
Questions about Saligram and Shaligram
Is Saligram or Shaligram more common?
Saligram is more often searched and saved on this site; Shaligram is also used.
Do Saligram and Shaligram mean the same?
Saligram: "An Indian name referring to a sacred black round stone found in the Gandaki River, revered in Hindu traditions". Shaligram: "Refers to a sacred stone found in the Gandaki River, worshipped as a symbolic representation of Lord Vishnu in Hindu traditions".
How do you say Saligram?
In parts: Sa-li-gram. Shaligram is said the same way.
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