Hayagreeva (Hayagriva) is a horse-headed avatar of the Lord Vishnu in Hinduism. He is the god of knowledge and wisdom. He described as a human body and a horse's head, brilliant white in color, with white cloths and seated on a white lotus. Symbolically, the story illustrates the triumph of pure knowledge.
when people worshipped this Shaligram for its strength, intelligence. Hayagriva is one of the prominent deities in Vaikhanasas, Sri Vaishnavism and Madhwa Brahmins traditions. His blessings are asked when starting a study of both sacred and secular subjects. Special worship is conducted on the day of the full moon (Purnima) in August (Shravana) and on Mahanavami, the 9th day of the Navaratri festival. The Hayagreeva markings are in the center of the Shila. The Shila is very smooth, well-shaped, lustrous, small sized, cold to touch, has flawless impressions.
His body made of all the great gods
Shiva- in the middle of his head,
Brahma- in his heart,
the rays of the sun were his mane,
Sun & moon- in his eyes;
Vasus & Sadhyas- were his legs,
Agni- was his tongue,
Goddess Satya- In his speech,
Maruts and Varuna - his knees were formed.
Benefits of Hayagreeva (Hayagriva) Shaligram:
Mantra: ज्ञानानन्दमयं देवं निर्मल स्फटिकाकृतिम्
आधारं सर्व विद्द्यानां हयग्रीवं उपास्महे
(Jnananandamayam devam nirmala sphatikakrutim,
aadharam sarvavidyaanaam Hayagreevamupasmahe.