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Vishnu Sahasranama
The thousand names of Vishnu, Sanskrit with Hindi meaning
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- Curated from a named workshop
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The Sahasranama takes about half an hour aloud. Many families read it on Ekadashi and on Thursdays.
About this piece
The Vishnu Sahasranama, the thousand names of Vishnu from the Mahabharata, is read on Ekadashi, on Thursdays and at many family pujas. This pocket edition prints the Sanskrit with the Hindi meaning.
- Material
- Printed booklet
- Origin
- Printed in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Size
- Pocket size, 64 pages
- Weight
- 60 g
Why it's traditionally used
The Vishnu Sahasranama, the thousand names of Vishnu from the Mahabharata, is read on Ekadashi, on Thursdays and at many family pujas. It is one of the most widely recited stotras in the Vaishnava tradition.
How to use
- Read it after the Ekadashi puja, or on Thursday mornings, with a lamp lit.
- Read slowly; the names are the practice.
- Keep it on the altar or wrapped in a clean cloth.
Care
- Keep dry, out of direct sun, and dust with a soft cloth.
In the box
- Vishnu Sahasranama booklet
Quick answers
- Where does the Vishnu Sahasranama come from?
- Printed in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. Shiwalay curates from named workshops and shows the cluster on every product.
- Why is the Vishnu Sahasranama traditionally used?
- The Vishnu Sahasranama, the thousand names of Vishnu from the Mahabharata, is read on Ekadashi, on Thursdays and at many family pujas. It is one of the most widely recited stotras in the Vaishnava tradition.
- How do I use the Vishnu Sahasranama?
- Read it after the Ekadashi puja, or on Thursday mornings, with a lamp lit. Read slowly; the names are the practice. Keep it on the altar or wrapped in a clean cloth.
- What is included with the Vishnu Sahasranama?
- Vishnu Sahasranama booklet.
- How big is the Vishnu Sahasranama?
- Pocket size, 64 pages; weight 60 g. Measured on the piece as shipped; handmade items vary by a few millimetres.
- How do I care for the Vishnu Sahasranama?
- Keep dry, out of direct sun, and dust with a soft cloth.
- How long does delivery of the Vishnu Sahasranama take?
- In-stock items dispatch within 24 hours and reach most Indian cities in two to five days. Shipping is free above ₹999. Replacement within 7 days of delivery.
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What goes with it



Brass Diya
Solid cast brass diya, 7 cm across, 120 g
Made in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh
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