The mental and physical benefits of blowing ‘Shankh’

The shankh is of great importance to Hindus, especially in their everyday worship and during elaborate pujas and havans. In fact, in many rituals, the shankhnaad, or blowing of the conch, is seen as the symbol of the start of the ritual.
In Hinduism, the shankh is associated with Lord Vishnu, and is often blown to mark the beginning of rituals and ceremonies. The sound of the shankh is believed to purify the environment, cleansing the air of impurities and filling it with positive energy. As the shankh is considered a powerhouse of energy, blowing it is thought to awaken the subconscious.