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SHANKH
Type: SUSHIR VADYA
Shankh is a wind instrument made of a conch shell. Used in religious ceremonies, this instrument is found in Orissa. An instrument with limited musical applications, Shankh is considered to be of immense religious importance in Hinduism.
SHANKH in Orissa
Material: Conch Shell
An instrument with limited musical applications, Shankh is considered to be of immense religious importance in Hinduism. It is made up from the shell of a large predatory sea snail particularly found in the Indian Ocean. Air is blown with very high pressure through the outer hole and passes through a tiny hole inside the Shankh. The air resonates through the inner wall of the Shankh and the sound is produced when air passes through the lower opening. Associated with Lord Vishnu and Goddess Laxmi in Hindu mythology, it was used as a war trumpet in ancient times. It is believed that blowing of the Shankh produces sound that has the potential to destroy evil and sin. The interior design of Shankh is hollow while the inner surface is very shiny.
SHANKH in Assam
Material: Conch Shell
The Shankh or conch is a Gandharva instrument. According to an old myth, Lord Kr ishna killed the demon Shankhasura and made a conch, Panchajenya, with his skull. Lord Vishnu also used the conch as a weapon. In ancient times, conches were used as bugles in wars. The blowing of the conch marks the beginning of any auspicious occasion. It is believed that the resonating sound produced while blowing the conch drives away evil spirits.
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