Shali Gram: Code: ASI 9 Shri Shaligram is found in the Mukti chhetra and Damodar kunda (North West of Nepal) This is the stone which has a formation like the Sudarshan Charka of Lord Vishnu. According to Puranas this is a form of Vishnu – hence this is considered to be very auspicious by the Vaishnav Sect of Hindus and they keep it in their Temples, Puja rooms and in shops so that the blessings of Lord Vishnu can be invoked.