sankha (Meaning)
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sankha (n.)
A chank shell (Turbinella pyrum); also, a shell bracelet or necklace made in India from the chank shell.
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sankha Sentence Examples
- The sacred conch shell, known as the sankha, is often used in Hindu and Buddhist rituals.
- The melodious sound of the sankha is believed to have purifying and auspicious effects.
- The spiral ridges on the sankha symbolize the path of spiritual enlightenment.
- The sankha is a traditional symbol of Vishnu, the preserver god in Hinduism.
- The blowing of the sankha signifies the beginning or end of religious ceremonies.
- In ancient India, the sankha was also used as a musical instrument in temples and court performances.
- The sankha is associated with the element of water and represents the cosmic ocean.
- The shape of the sankha is said to resemble the female reproductive organ, symbolizing fertility and creation.
- The sankha is often depicted in Indian art and sculpture, particularly in depictions of deities.
- The sound of the sankha is believed to ward off negative energies and bring good fortune.
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A chank shell (Turbinella pyrum); also, a shell bracelet or necklace made in India from the chank shell.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The sacred conch shell, known as the sankha, is often used in Hindu and Buddhist rituals.
The melodious sound of the sankha is believed to have purifying and auspicious effects.
The spiral ridges on the sankha symbolize the path of spiritual enlightenment.
The sankha is a traditional symbol of Vishnu, the preserver god in Hinduism.
