Rare Handcraft Zambala Tibetan Ritual Conch Shell trumpet Blowing Purpose

[Size]: 18.5cm（L）x 11cm（W）x 9cm（H）Weight: 664g

[Source]: Nepal

[Material]: Natural Conch Shell

Saṅkha is the marine mollusk Turbinella pyrum which is found in the waters of southern and western India.

A hole was sometimes made in the end of the shell of this creature so that it could be blown as a kind of trumpet.

The Jātaka says that the conch was sometimes blown to the accompaniment of a drum.

The Buddha mentioned that the deep resonant sound of the conch could be heard over a long distance.

But it was something else about the conch which made it so special to the ancient Indians.

The conch shell is said to represent Buddha's beautiful and resonant voice, through which he introduced his followers to dharma.

In Tibetan Buddhism, the conch shell is blown from the rooftops of monasteries to gather monks together and announce religious assemblies. During the exercise of rituals, it is used as a musical instrument and as a means to contain holy water. In addition, conch shell horns are blown as a sound offering to the universe. When the conch shell is placed on top of an altar it functions as a symbolic reminder of the great Buddha and his teachings.

Shells that spiral to the right in a clockwise manner are rare and considered to be especially sacred. The right-spiraling conch is believed to symbolize the motion of the sun, moon, planets and stars. The hair on Buddha's head and body was said to have spiraled to the right. This was seen as one of the many manifestations of Buddhas deep connection to the universe.