Certain things make us wonder how beautiful the nature could be. Conch shells, or shankh as we call them in India, are one of them. These sea shells or mollusc of snails are commonly used for decoration purposes and even for religious rituals. Vaastu says that the vibrations emitted from blowing a conch have the power to eliminate negative energies. This makes conch shells a must-have décor item in our homes. As per Hindu Mythology, Vamvarti Shankh is a one among the nine objects that emerged during Samundra Manthan. It is said to represent Lord Kubera who is the custodian of wealth, hence keeping the Shankh is said to bring prosperity in the household. The sound coming from the Shankh resembles the most auspicious sound in Hinduism which is "Om". This Shankh is used in all the Vedic Puja ceremonies and is blown multiple times when starting or ending the different parts of Puja ceremony.

But apart from having to do with the spiritual significance of conch blowing there are also many health benefits. Blowing of this Shankha removes negative energy from the house and makes the mind pure. Most importantly, blowing of Shankh has a scientific basis as well. Blowing this Shankh helps to inflate and deflate the lungs which helps in raising the stamina of lungs and clears the airway path of human body. Conch blowing is a great exercise for the urinary tract, bladder, lower abdomen, diaphragm, chest and neck muscles. The blowing of the Conch works on the thyroid, muscles of the neck and the vocal cords too. Not only this. It helps children and adults with problems with speech. Its sound is supposed to destroy harmful elements in the environment and bring in positive energy. Any puja is incomplete without the blowing of a shankh or conch shell.