Shankha

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Śaṅkha

A conch, blown in worship with a structure specific to the deity being honored — its sound, like a bell's, must be smooth, continuous, and clear, avoiding broken or defective tones.

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What are the rules for blowing a conch (Shankha) in worship?
Different conches and blowing techniques exist for different deities, with specific structures for the commencement, middle sustain, and concluding resonance; whether ringing a bell or blowing a conch, the sound must be smooth, continuous, and clear, avoiding broken or defective tones.
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