India’s leading retailer of spiritual and cultural products, GIRI, has organised a five-day Shalagrama Expo-cum-Sale at its convention hall located at its flagship showroom in Mylapore, one of the most prominent spiritual centres of Chennai. The exhibition is being held from 26 December 2025 to 30 December 2025, following a similar event that was earlier conducted successfully in Salem.
The expo has been timed to coincide with Vaikuntha Ekadashi, regarded as one of the most sacred days in the Vaishnavite calendar. Organisers said the timing was chosen to allow devotees an opportunity to engage in worship and spiritual observance during a period considered highly auspicious for seeking the blessings of Lord Vishnu.
According to GIRI, the exhibition showcases Shalagramas, aniconic sacred stones traditionally revered as manifestations of Lord Vishnu, for public viewing and sale. The organisers stated that all Shalagramas on display have been carefully preserved and are certified and authenticated, with attention given to their traditional identification and provenance. The expo is open to devotees and members of the public throughout the five-day period.
In addition to the exhibition and sale, the event includes on-site guidance and consultations by experts knowledgeable in Shalagrama traditions. Visitors are being provided explanations on the origin of Shalagramas, methods of identification, traditional classifications, and their religious and spiritual significance. Organisers said this was intended to ensure that devotees are able to make informed choices while also deepening their understanding of Vaishnavite practices.
Shalagramas occupy a central place in Vaishnavism and are traditionally worshipped as formless representations of Lord Vishnu. They are commonly believed to confer divine protection, peace, prosperity, and spiritual well-being upon households. In many traditions, Shalagramas are worshipped without the need for consecration rituals, further enhancing their religious importance.
Speaking about the event, GIRI representative Sarada Prakash said that Mylapore has long been regarded as the spiritual heart of Chennai and has historically served as a meeting point for devotees and religious traditions. She stated that GIRI has functioned for generations as a bridge between spiritual heritage and devotees, and that the organisation remains committed to providing genuine Shalagramas along with appropriate guidance so that devotees may bring home objects of worship with confidence in their authenticity.
Organisers added that the expo forms part of GIRI’s broader efforts to preserve and promote traditional forms of worship while ensuring that religious artefacts are presented responsibly and in accordance with established practices. The exhibition will conclude on 30 December 2025.
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