Blowing of shankh has a very special significance in every puja and rituals mostly for Hindus and Bengalis.
It is believed, Shankh makes the atmosphere holy and pure and conducive for the spiritual practice (sadhana) of the individual.
Shankh was originated during the Churning of ocean (Samudramanthan) by the Deities and Shri Vishnu held it in the form of weapon.
When shankh is blown the activated energy of Shri Vishnu in the universe gets attracted towards the place of worship which is not only beneficial to the person who is blowing the shankh but also to all those who hear it.
It is believed that it kills various kinds of germs that are otherwise harmful to humans. In the Varaha Purana, it is mentioned that the gates of the temple should not be opened without blowing a conch.
The sound pleases goddess Lakshmi.
As per them, blowing shankha during puja has benefits on our lungs. This is because for blowing a shankha pure air reaches the lungs and impure air comes out. This makes the lungs strong. Blowing shankha also cures diseases of intestines.
During puja ritual the shankh is kept in a specific way. The pointed portion is directed toward the deity.
PNN/Agencies