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No sankh sound at Badrinath due to avalanche fear
March 03, 2025
|The New Indian Express
WHILE it is said that Lord Vishnu has a special affinity for the conch shell (shankh), an intriguing rule governs its use in Badrinath Dham.
"The sound of the shankh is strictly prohibited in the temple," said a local priest, highlighting the temple's adherence to both religious customs and scientific reasoning.
Local lore suggests that the vibrations produced by the conch could potentially trigger avalanches in the surrounding mountainous region. "This belief is deeply rooted in our traditions and is taken seriously by both devotees and locals," the priest said. As visitors flock to Badrinath, they are reminded that even the smallest actions can have significant implications in such a sensitive environment.
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اشترك في Magzter GOLD للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة، وأكثر من 9000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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