Mandala Handicrafts

The use of the conch shell has been into practice from the ancient times. It is of ritual and religious importance in both Hinduism and Buddhism. History has it that these shells, popularly known as Shankha were used as war trumpet (a signal to commence a war) or to begin any rituals. It is considered as a sacred emblem in Nepal and India. In Vajrayana Buddhism. This has been recognized as the symbol of fearlessness, and proclaimed the truth of Dharma. This is the one of the eight symbols of good fortune this stands for the popularity and fame of Buddhist teaching which spread in all direction like the sound of the Conch Trumpet. In addition to Buddhas throat, the conch also appears as an auspicious mark on the soles, palms, limbs, breast or forehead of a divinely endowed