The Shankha is praised in Hindu scriptures as a giver of fame, longevity and prosperity, the cleanser of sin and the abode of Lakshmi, who is the goddess of wealth 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 (Nagas). NOTE: This is not a blowing conch. This Shakh is used for puja and wall-hanging in the puja room. Design: Made in heavy shining brass. Dimensions of shankh:…
An Abhishek is the bathing part of a puja that usually is done with sacred water. In puja, a deity is called, seated, greeted, bathed, dressed, fed and praised. The bathing of the deity is the ABHISHEKA part of the puja. During an elaborate bathing ceremony, a deity is bathed not only in water, but also with milk, yoghurt, butter milk, honey, clarified butter, sugar, and all kinds of fruit juices. After this bathing, the sacred image is dressed, ornamented, fed and praised with hymns…
The shankha is a sacred emblem 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 Lakshmi, who is the goddess of wealth 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 (Nagas). Dimensions: 6 inches (L) x 3.5 inches (W) Weight: 400…
An Abhishek is the bathing part of a puja that usually is done with sacred water. In puja, a deity is called, seated, greeted, bathed, dressed, fed and praised. The bathing of the deity is the ABHISHEKA part of the puja. During an elaborate bathing ceremony, a deity is bathed not only in water, but also with milk, yoghurt, butter milk, honey, clarified butter, sugar, and all kinds of fruit juices. After this bathing, the sacred image is dressed, ornamented, fed and praised with hymns…
ABHISHEKA part of the puja. During an elaborate bathing ceremony, a deity is bathed not only in water, but also with milk, yoghurt, butter milk, honey, clarified butter, sugar, and all kinds of fruit juices. After this bathing, the sacred image is dressed, ornamented, fed and praised with hymns accompanied by bells, drums and other instruments. Uses of this Shankh are: 1) Sprinkling water during Aarti. 2) For offering Gangajal. 3) For offering Pachamrit bath to the…
An Abhishek is the bathing part of a puja that usually is done with sacred water. In puja, a deity is called, seated, greeted, bathed, dressed, fed and praised. The bathing of the deity is the ABHISHEKA part of the puja. During an elaborate bathing ceremony, a deity is bathed not only in water, but also with milk, yoghurt, butter milk, honey, clarified butter, sugar, and all kinds of fruit juices. After this bathing, the sacred image is dressed, ornamented, fed and praised with hymns…
BENEFITS OF ABHISHEK:Abhishek is a religious ceremony of holy bath given to a deity. The word abhishek means a sprinkling. It is derived from the root sic, to wet, and with the prefix abhi, "around," Abhisheka is literally, "wetting around." An Abhishek is the bathing part of a puja that usually is done with sacred water. In puja, a deity is called, seated, greeted, bathed, dressed, fed and praised. The bathing of the deity is the ABHISHEKA part of the puja. During an elaborate bathing ceremony…
Other uses of this shankh are: •Sprinkling water during Aarti. •For offering Gangajal. •For offering Pachamrit bath to the deities. Dimensions: 6.5 inches (L) x 2.75 inches (W) Weight: 400 grams
This Right Hand Abhishek Samll Shankh (Valampuri Sangu) for worship of Goddess Mahalakshmi. Shankh is the symbol of Maa Lakshmi. Goddess Lakshmi is always depicted with Shank in her hands.Each Shankh:Dimensions: 1.5 inches (4 cm) approxWeight: 4 grams
Very rare in Hand carving metal small Lord Ganesh Shankh made of brass metal. It has the image of Lord Ganesh in standing pose with banana tree and Elephant face. Dimensions: 3.25 inches (L) x 1.5 inches (W) Weight: 150 grams
