saligram

/ˈsɑːlɪɡræm/

Definitions

1. noun

A fossilized ammonite shell, especially one revered in Hinduism as a symbol of Lord Vishnu or the Hindu god of preservation.

“The devotee found the sacred saligram in the temple’s inner sanctum.”

Synonyms

  • ammonite
  • vishnu shell

Antonyms

  • godless object
  • secular relic