Vishṇusahasranam is a famous stotra (A hymn of praise) of Shri Vishṇu. Amidst recitation of these thousand Names, Shri Vishṇu is ritualistically worshipped with an offering of tulsi (Holy basil) leaves or lotus flowers.

Narayan is a Deity from the post-Rugveda period. The word Narayaṇ is derived from ‘nar’ which means Apa (Absolute Water) and ‘ayan’ which means location.

Parashuram is 6th incarnation of Shri Vishnu. Sage Jamadagni (of the Bhrugu dynasty) and Reṇuka were the parents of Parashuram. Reṇuka was the daughter of a Kshatriya (Warrior).

God created the universe through the five Deities (Principles)- Prajapati, Brahma, Shiva, Shri Vishnu and Meenakshi. These five Deities have all the characteristics of God besides their own.

Tulsi is a sacred plant. The plant grows to a height of 3-4 feet. There are two varieties of tulsi – black (Shrikrushṇa)and white. This plant has vertical springs which bear racemes.

Shaligram is a sacred stone, a symbol of ShriVishṇu. Situated 300 miles from Pashupatinath in Nepal is a place called Muktanath.

While commencing any auspicious act, even before the worship of ShriGaṇesh, the priest asks the worshipper to perform achaman. During achaman, 24 Names of ShriVishṇu are pronounced.