What is so special about Conch Shells?
It is the spiritual science behind conch shells that makes it so special! It is said that all the sacred sounds like “Om” that helped create this universe, emerges from these shells. They are used in pious places like temples and altars to ensure purity, divinity and prosperity. The great siddhas believed that the underwater species also light lamps like we do, before offering their prayers to God. Instead of oil lamps, they used the shell to satisfy this purpose! Pradosham and Conch Shells: Dattatreya Siva Baba recommends worshipping a special form of Lord Shiva, who is known as ‘Shanka Taranyar’. This form of Shiva helps remove negative vibrations and obstacles, and also ensures longevity of partners. The conch shell abishekam ritual to this form of Lord Shiva during Pradoshams is considered special, especially on Mondays (Soma Pradosham), and Saturdays (Sani Pradosham). Performing poojas during these Pradoshams helps remove stubborn obstacles of life. When the pooja and abishekam to
