A sikkimese monk blowing conch shell

Cunch blowing is also known as "Dhungdhar" in Buddhism.

The conch is one of eight lucky symbol in Buddhism which represent Buddha's beautiful resonant voice, through which he introduced his followers to dharma. The conch symbolizes lord Buddha fearlessness in proclaiming truth of the Dharma.

The conch shell is blown from the rooftops of monasteries to gather monks together and announce religious assemblies. When the conch shell is placed on top of an altar it functions as a symbolic reminder of the great Buddha and his teachings.

[arnabpaul]

Om namah shivay...thank u for such lovely sounds ...