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  Sankha

 

Thailand

The Sankha, i.e. the ‘Conch of Victory’, is an instrument used by Vishnu to herald his victories over the demons.

 

It is a symbol for the primordial sound Aum and as an attribute of several gods it is often decorated with ornaments of silver and jewels.

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  Sankha