One of the lesser heard stories of Lord Ganesha is that of Him and Lord Vishnu’s prized conch shell. Lord Ganesha has a playful, mischievous side to him that doesn’t spare anybody – not even ...

A woman out for an evening stroll along the beach at Pedda Rushikonda on India's eastern coast recently stumbled upon a ...

DEHRADUN: While it is said that Lord Vishnu has a special affinity for the conch shell (shankh), an intriguing rule governs its use in Badrinath Dham. “The sound of the shankh is strictly ...

This conch-shell of Krishna is called Panchajanya. Later, the conch-shell is linked to Vishnu, who sits in Vaikuntha, and descends on earth taking various forms, one of which is Krishna.

The large, marine snail is heavily in demand for its meat and iconic shell, which is used for décor and jewelry; overfishing and poaching have caused its decline in the Mexican Caribbean. “Under ...

NEW DELHI: An exquisitely carved bronze conch shell, sculpture of Lord Buddha ... The bronze conch bearing an image of Anantashayana Vishnu presented by the Lakshadweep ex-servicemen received ...