The sound of the Conch Shell is used to summon the gods to the prayers. It was also used in battle and was thought to release frightening destructive forces. The conch shell trumpet comes from the word ‘Dung’ meaning horn and ‘Karpo’ meaning white. The shell is said to have originated from the depths of the ocean, where it was home to an animal which was the result of the union of a dragon and a fish.
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