Kurma is the second form of Lord Krishnas incarnation. At the Churning of the Ocean, Vishnu as Kurma ( the tostoise) offered his back as a pivot on which to rest the Mount Mandara, used as a churning stick by gods and demons during Sagar Manthan. The worshipper of this shaligram gets immense PERSEVERANCE, strong will power, patience, wealth and happiness in his life. He gets support of one and all, in accomplishing his works sucessfully. He is bestowed with all the wordly comforts and usually gets astonishing success in business and service. The Kurma shaligram also works as a shield against all evil forces and gives immense protection to the worshipper. Kurma is a very powerful and rare Shaligram. Every altar should have atleast one Kurma Shila.