The gentle hum of a conch shell held to the ear carries the sound of the ocean, a reminder of its profound origins. But in Hindu tradition, the conch shell, or Shankh, is far more than a natural artifact—it is a sacred emblem of the preserver of the universe, Lord Vishnu, known specifically as the Shree Vishnu Shankh.
Held in one of Lord Vishnu's four hands, this divine instrument, whose most famous form is the Panchajanya, holds immense spiritual power, mythological depth, and a place of honor in every Hindu ritual.
