Shankha - Conch shell

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Shankha means a conch shell. It is a symbol of a pure sound which awakes ignorant people to enlightenment. Clock wise curled conch shells are special and rare. It has a powerful vibrating sound which gives life to our whole body. Same as dew can fresh our body. Sankha makes sound of “OM”. This is a sound of dharma which generates good feelings. Person who blows it should be good in blowing. It is used in some temples to awake all people from sleeping and to call devotees in god’s refuge. Sound of shankha is also used to scare away evil things.
Location: Kathmandu 44600, Nepal

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