sankha

Meanings

• noun

  A large, spiraled conch shell used as a ceremonial and religious symbol in Hinduism and Buddhism.

  - "The sankha was blown during the temple procession."
  - "The god Vishnu is often depicted holding a sankha."

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Variants

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Sankhya

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Etymology

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From Sanskrit शङ्खम् (śaṅkham), meaning 'conch' or 'shell'.

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Trivia

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1. The sankha is one of the eight symbols of Astrology and represents the planet Saturn.

2. The sankha is also known as the 'conch of Vishnu' or 'Panchajanya' in Hindu mythology.

3. The sound of the sankha is believed to ward off evil and bring good luck.

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1. Shankha Naad: The sound produced by blowing the sankha is called Shankha Naad, which is believed to have spiritual and purifying effects.

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Culture

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In Hinduism and Buddhism, the sankha is considered a sacred symbol of Vishnu and is used in various rituals and ceremonies. It is also believed that the sound of the conch shell represents the beginning of creation and is used to call forth the gods.

How to Memorize "sankha"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, spiraled conch shell. Visualize its smooth surface and the intricate patterns etched on it. Visualize the sound it produces when blown.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the sankha with the Hindu deity Vishnu and the sound of creation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'conch' to help remember the name sankha.

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