There are many special rules for worshiping Lord Shiva in Hindu religion. One of these beliefs is that blowing the conch or offering water from the conch is considered taboo during Shiva Puja. Religious stories and symbolic reasons are given behind this.
🐚 Relation and belief of conch shell
According to religious beliefs, conch is considered a sacred symbol associated with Lord Vishnu and Mother Lakshmi. Therefore it is commonly used in Vishnu worship.
⚔️ Story of Shankhchud Asur
According to mythology, a demon named Shankhachuda is mentioned in a legend associated with Lord Shiva. It is said that after his killing his body and symbolic form became attached to the conch. For this reason, in some traditions the use of conch shell in Shiva worship is considered prohibited.
🔔 Why conch is not blown in Shiva worship?
It is believed that in some traditions the sound of the conch is associated with devotion to Vishnu, while meditation, silence and anointment have special importance in Shiva worship. Therefore, blowing of conch is avoided in some places.
💧 Tradition of offering water with conch shell
In many traditions, offering water from the conch to Shivalinga is considered taboo, while in some places it is also accepted. This tradition depends on regional and classical beliefs.
⚠️ important thing
According to religious experts, these rules are not the same everywhere. The method of worship may differ in different traditions and Shaiva-Vaishnav sects.
