Tips for Maintaining Shankh or Conch Shell at House According to Vastu

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Tips for maintaining shankh or conch shell at house according to Vastu

According to Vedic astrology, keeping a shankh or conch shell in your house helps get rid of vastu dosha and brings good luck and prosperity. This blog will look at why keeping these shells in the right place in your house can help you solve your vastu problems. A shankh is one of the "Pancha Maha Varna" or "Five Great Elements" of Hindu ritualistic worship, representing air and breath of life. Shankh or shankham in Sanskrit, stands for shum, meaning something good, & kham, meaning water. Shankham literally means ‘the conch which holds the sacred water’. The word Shankha is used for the auspicious blowing of a shell in Hindu ritualistic worship.

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The Shankh's Importance (conch)


The conch is the ultimate tool to awaken the positive energy in our mind and environment. While the conch is a highly revered instrument, it is also believed to be the most powerful weapon used by Lord Vishnu. The conch is thought to be home to deities. Varun Dev sits in the conch's middle, Brahma in the back, and Ganga & Saraswati in the front. Lord Vishnu, in his numerous forms, blows the conch to remove negativity in the world, according to Hindu mythology. The conch is thought to have evolved from the ocean's churning, or samudra manthan.


Vishnu's symbol, the shankh, is revered in both Hinduism & Buddhism. Lord Krishna as well as the five Pandavas all had a conch shell in the Mahabharata. A shankh is utilized at the start of prayer or any auspicious start in religious rituals. The sound is associated with optimism as well as the removal of impediments. To wash and purify the space, water placed in a conch shell is sprinkled when doing pujas. The left-handed conch shell and also the righthanded conch shell are the two forms of conches. The right-handed conch, also called as Lakshmi Shankh and Dakshinavarti Shankh, is considered auspicious.

Vastu for shankh and its sound energy

The shankh is one of the most important and ancient tools used in Indian spiritual and religious practices. It is said that the shankh was the first tool used to produce sound. The shankh is believed to purify the energies and the sound of Om from it has therapeutic and vibrational properties, which helps the mind rest. The shankh is of great significance and importance in Hinduism and is used in, and the sound of the ocean can be experienced when held close to the ear. It is said that whoever blows the conch will be blessed with long life and good health.

Types of conch shells


Gods are honored with the names of various shanks. Vishnu's shankh is right-handed, while Shiva's shankh is left-handed. Ganesh shankh, dakshinavarti shankh, vamavarti shankh, kauri shankh, gaumukhi shankh, heera shankh, and moti shankh are some of the most popular.

Dakshinavarti shankh attracts good luck and prosperity

The Lakshmi shankh is another name for the dakshinavarti shankh. The right side of the Daksinavarta or Dakshinavarti Shankh, which is considered the residence of the Lord of Wealth,


Kuber, is open. And it has a closed mouth; it is just revered and makes no sound. Conch shells played with the right hand are auspicious and bring good fortune, tranquilly, and wealth. Conch shells that are right-handed or dakshinavarti should be presented in the puja room that is designed in the north, east, or northeast. On this shankh, a swastika should be drawn and it should be worshiped with sandalwood, flowers, and diya.

Vamavarti shankh – the blowing conch shell

Vamavarti shankh's mouth opens in the centre and extends towards the left hand. That's the most commonly accessible shankh which is used for many religious activities. It is held in the left hand. B lowing of a vamavarti shankh purifies the environment and removes negative energies. It is considered Goddess Lakshmi's brother and Lord Vishnu's favourite.

Ganesha shankha – removes obstacles


Lord Ganesha is represented by the Ganesha shankh, which is worshipped for removing barriers and bringing success, knowledge, good luck, and wealth. This shankh is considered a blessing since it protects against negative effects. Ganesha shankh should be preserved in a home shrine and worshipped on a daily basis or at religious festivals. It also can be kept wrapped in a crimson cloth in the house's locker.

Gaumukhi shankha - attracts blessings and abundance.


The cow conch is also known as the Gaumukhi shankh and panchmukhi shankh. The blessings and benefits of maintaining a gaumukhi shankh inside the temples are the same as those of keeping a cow. The cow is revered as a sacred animal and even a symbol of prosperity. This shankh can bring you happiness & good luck if you keep it in a temple and puja room.

Kauri shankh is a wealth magnet.


Kauris have been thought to bring wealth & prosperity since ancient times. It was once utilized as a form of cash and a part of the bride's wedding apparel. Kauri, along with Lakshmi or other holy items, was retrieved from samudra manthan, according to Hindu mythology. According to Hindu scriptures, kauri is Mahalakshmi's loving child. It is also associated with Lord Shiva which is used to embellish Nandi. For prosperity and wealth, kauri shankh is stored in the cash box.

Moti shankh – peace and prosperity

Moti shankh has the luster of a pearl and is extremely rare. This is a rare shankh type that comes in a range of sizes. Keeping this shankh inside the house is considered auspicious and is thought to bring good luck, prosperity, success, and peace of mind.

Heera shankh translates to "good fortune."


Pahadi Shankh is another name for Heera Shankh (conch from the mountains). It is employed in the adoration of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. Heera shankh is a right-handed conch shell that comes in a variety of colours. When maintained at home, the heera shankh bestows enormous wealth, fortune, and protection.

Gomati chakra- Attract good fortune & Eliminate Vastu dosha

The Gomati chakra, a type of shell gemstone, resembles Lord Krishna's sudarshan chakra. In puja and religious ceremonies, it is employed as a yantra. According to Vastu, placing gomti


chakra inside the foundation of a structure removes Vastu dosha and bestows prosperity as well as long life on the tenants. On Diwali, this revered symbol, together with Goddess Lakshmi, is adored in several parts of India. Wealth is activated by the Gomti chakra, which is wrapped in a cloth & kept inside a currency box.

Shankh has a lot of Vastu benefits at home.      

On the auspicious day of Shivratri and Navratri, the conch shell is to be placed in the temple at home, according to religious belief. When kept at home, Shankh invites money and prosperity. Shankh is said to keep negative vibes at bay while bringing peace and positivity into one's life. Sprinkle water with the conch shell across the house to dispel negative vibes. By invoking Goddess Saraswati, the presence of shankh at homes brings knowledge. Blowing the conch on a regular basis in a house with Vastu flaws neutralizes the Vastu doshas. Conches should be kept in the bedroom to enhance a couple's bond.

Placement of shankh as per Vastu in the temple at home

Keep the conch inside the temple with pointed end facing the idols at all times. The shankh must be stored with the open section facing upwards and the beak on its side. It is thought that perhaps the energy and frequencies sent by the idols travel to the pointed area of the shankh, where they distribute benevolent vibes throughout the house. Shankh should be placed on the


right side of the room, according to Vastu. To keep the pooja room pure, wash the shankh before chanting a chant, according to pooja room Vastu.

Shankh as a Vastu dosha cure

Shankh is a Vastu remedy for removing defects in a home. Lord Vishnu, in his different forms, blows a conch to clear the world of negativity. Goddess Lakshmi is said to live in a house decorated with such a conch shell. Place a conch in any corner of your home where there is a Vastu dosha to eradicate the dosha and evil energy. To correct the direction's defect, Vastu shankh yantras were installed in the northwest.

Vastu rules for shankh        

Shankh should not be utilized to offer water to the gods when being blown during prayers. Clean the shankh with holy water on a daily basis and cover it with a white or crimson cloth. At the site of worship, the conch shell should constantly be kept filled with water. Worship a conch shells on a regular basis and make sure they're blown in with at least twice a day. When offering Lord Shiva water, would not use a shankh. In a home temple, two conches must never be placed together for worship. A conch should never be kept on the floor because it resembles a deity. Shankh that is broken, chipped, or cracked should never be retained in the mandir.


Thorny conches and corals should not be kept as decorations since they can create an imbalance in a home's healthy environment.

Advantages of conch shells as per Feng Shui

When kept at home, seashells are said to bring good luck in Feng Shui. Shells are thought to represent communication, good connections, and prosperity. One of the eight auspicious signs at Lord Buddha's feet is the conch. Place shells on the window to shield your home from negative energy. Having them in the bedroom (southwest) integrated efforts enhance their connections, according to Feng Shui. Keep seashell in the northeast living room area for a successful career. A running water fountain with shells represents money flowing into house also and protects riches in Feng Shui.

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