About this piece
A shankh is a conch shell, sounded at the start and end of puja and during aarti in many Hindu homes and temples. This is the small size of the blowing shankh, a natural conch handpicked by the seller for pooja use.
The photo shows a creamy white shell with a spiral top and a wide opening. By the seller's size graphic it is about 3.3 inches long and 1.8 inches high. The seller also sells medium and large sizes.
How it is used
A blowing shankh is sounded at the start and end of puja and during aarti in many homes. In tradition the shankh is linked with Vishnu and Lakshmi. Blowing a conch takes some practice.
Looking after it
- Wipe with a soft dry cloth.
- Dry the inside after use.







