The conch shell, also known as shankh, is a sacred thing in Vastu Shastra and Hindu traditions. Shankh has been revered as the divine sound of "Om" that purifies spaces and invites prosperity.

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Conch chowder is an iconic dish in the Caribbean and Florida. The Bahamian-style tomato-based soup is what is most commonly found in restaurants throughout the Sunshine State. It consists of conch, ...

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Get out of your shells, the 4th Annual Little Village Conch Shell festival is here! Join the salty crew at Little Village Saturday, November 15 for a full day of funky ...

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A team of archaeologists from universities in New York and Arizona have just published a fascinating new study that reports on the impressive auditory range of conch-shell trumpets used by Native ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Shankh blowing was practiced at home for at least 15 minutes a day for 5 days a week. Between baseline and 6 ...

A centuries-old tradition may soon find a place in modern medicine. Researchers have discovered that a simple breathing exercise involving a conch shell can ease symptoms of a common sleep disorder.