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Shankha- Part 2, Uses Did you know that Shankha in a powdered form of its shell material is used in Ayurveda as a treatment for stomach ailments? Shankha, a Gastropod shell of any suitable sea snail is a sacred [[emblem]] of The Hindu preserver god Vishnu, wiedely used in ancient days as a war trumpet is a part of the state emblem and seal of the Indian state of Kerala. It was the earliest known sound-producing agency as a manifestation of sound, and the other elements came later, hence it is regarded as the origin of the elements. A Hindu legend in the Brahma Vaivarta Purana recalls the creation of conchs: Shiva flung a trident towards the asuras, burning them instantaneously. Their ashes flew in the sea creating conchs.[6] Shankha is believed to be a brother of Lakshmi as both of them were born from the sea. Nowadays, the shankha is blown at the time of worship in Hindu temples and homes, especially in the ritual of the Hindu aarti, when light is offered to ...

Shankha - Part 1 Characteristics, types and history Did you know that because of its aquatic origin and resemblance to the vulva, the shankha is linked with female fertility and is an integral part of Tantric rites? Shankha (conch shell) has religious ritual importance in Hinduism. It is also one of the eight auspicious symbols of Buddhism, the Ashtamangala, and represents the pervasive sound of Buddhism. It is the shell of any suitable sea snail which had a hole made for the performer's embouchure. It was the earliest known sound-producing agency as a manifestation of sound, and the other elements came later, hence it is regarded as the origin of the elements. It is identified with the elements themselves. It is of aquatic origin and resemblance to the vulva. In view of this, its symbolism is also said to represent female fertility. Since water itself is a fertility symbol, shankha, which is an aquatic product, is recognised as symbolic of female fertility...

Shankha (Conch) Medicinal Properties & Usage in Ayurveda Shankha (Conch) in AyurvedaSankh (Conch or Sea Shell) has great importance in Ayurveda. It was used in warfare too by ancient Indians. Krishna’s Conch Paanchajanya, Arjun’s Conch Devdatt, Bheema’s Paundra , Yudhisthira’s Anantavijaya, Nakula’s Sughosa and Sahadeva’s Manipushpaka were extensively used in Mahabharat’s Kurukshetra war. Warriors of ancient India used to blow conches to announce commencement of war. Scientific Name : Turbinella pyrum Common Name : Conch, Shankh (Hindi), Sangu (Tamil), Shankha (Sanskrit), Sankham (Telugu). Distribution : Gulf of Mannar, Gulf of Khambat, and near the Narmada river mouth. Conch shell is a major object used in prayer by Hindus and Buddhists. It is used as a trumpet to get rid of negative energy and evil spirits. is also blown to invoke Siva. The special relation between the conch (sankha ) and Siva is evident from the similarity between the word Sankha and the word Sankara...