Conch Shell: The conch can be found in ancient mythology and folklore, as well as religious practices and symbols used in Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and even as far back as the Mayan civilization.
These shells have been used by Hindus as objects of prayer and vessels to hold holy water and seen as a symbol of purity.
Some varieties are sacred to the Buddhists as a symbol of the Dharma, the teachings of Lord Buddha and seen as an immaculate symbol to be kept very carefully, usually placed on a clean red cloth or in a clay or silver pot.
The conch shell is related to Triton, the son of Neptune in Greek mythology, who is said to have owned a conch shell which he used to control the waves.
The Polynesians of Cook Islands claim that when you place the conch shell near your ear, you will hear the voice of Rongo, the god who bestowed fire to humans.
These shells have been used by Hindus as objects of prayer and vessels to hold holy water and seen as a symbol of purity.
Some varieties are sacred to the Buddhists as a symbol of the Dharma, the teachings of Lord Buddha and seen as an immaculate symbol to be kept very carefully, usually placed on a clean red cloth or in a clay or silver pot.
The conch shell is related to Triton, the son of Neptune in Greek mythology, who is said to have owned a conch shell which he used to control the waves.
The Polynesians of Cook Islands claim that when you place the conch shell near your ear, you will hear the voice of Rongo, the god who bestowed fire to humans.