Right whorl conch (daksinavarta sankha)— one of the Buddhist Eight Auspicious Symbols or Ashtamangala. In the Hindu tradition a symbol of Vishnu.
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Article Title
Buddhist Conch Shell Symbol
Date Published
March 17, 2015
Last Updated
August 30, 2024
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“Buddhist Conch Shell Symbol.” ReligionFacts. 17 Mar 2015, https:://religionfacts.com/conch-shell. Accessed 15 Dec 2024.
