A shankha (Sanskrit: शंख, romanized: Śankha, lit. ’conch’) has religious ritual importance in Hinduism.In Hinduism, the shankha called panchajanya is a sacred emblem of the Hindu preserver deity Vishnu. It is still used as a trumpet in Hindu ritual, and in the past was used as a war trumpet. – , “The shankha is praised in Hindu scriptures as a giver of fame, longevity and prosperity, the cleanser of sin and the abode of goddess Lakshmi, who is the goddess of prosperity and consort of Vishnu” The shankha is displayed in Hindu art in association with Vishnu. As a symbol of water, it is associated with female fertility and serpents (nāgas). The shankha is one of the eight auspicious symbols of Buddhism, the Ashtamangala, and represents the pervasive sound of Buddhism. SKU: Shankh-4 Categories: New Arrivals, Other Accessories, Puja Items, Shankh Tags: Natural Blowing Conch, Shankh, White conch
