sacred conch shell

Shankh water

How Shankh Water (Shankhodak) Is Used in Puja?

Introduction In Hindu belief and spiritual practice, water is never an ordinary natural resource. It’s the carrier that transfers energy, intention, and purity. Among all sacred waters used in puja and worship rituals, Shankh Water, which is also known as Shankhodak, is a special place.  Shankhodak...
Vamavarti vs Dakshinavarti Shankh: What’s the Difference?

Vamavarti vs Dakshinavarti Shankh: What’s the Difference?

Indian spirituality and cultural life for centuries have been widely crafted with rituals of blowing the shankh, the conch shell. From its echoing sound at dawn, or worshipped as a sacred object shankh, to a decorative piece, has deeper meanings and symbolises. But not all...