A devotee blowing the Shankha
The Ganga Project » Allahabad (Prayagraj), Uttar Pradesh
Description
The shankha, or conch shell, is one of the key elements in Hindu culture. Devotees often blow the shankha, considered to be auspicious, before any new beginning. The sound that echoes from the shell is venerated, as it is associated with Om—the sound of creation, in Hindu culture.
Project Title
The Ganga Project
DOCUMENT TYPE
image
Identifier:
ALL_007
Related Term
Customs and Rituals
Related place
Allahabad
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