Importance of Shankhnaad in Hinduism

Shankhanaad is the sound, which emits from a conch shell after it is blown by someone. Shankhnaad has always had great relevance in the Hindu religion and culture, including during the times of the great battle of Kurukshetra.  One often comes across scenes of Shri Krishna, Arjuna and other great warriors blowing the Shankha before going to battle as also numerous other scenes from Hindu Mythology, which show the Shankha being blown before the commencement of an important religious ceremony, rite or even a Yagna.
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