Conch shell sitting on a brass turtle stand. A perfect choice for every altar.
Uses of this shankh are:
•Sprinkling water during Aarti.
•For offering Gangajal.
•For offering Pachamrit bath to the deities.
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:
Conch shell: 2 inches (H) x 0.6 inch (W)
Stand: 1.25 inches (H) x 2.75 inches (L) x 1.5 inches (W)
Weight of Set: 125 gms
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