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[[File:Shankha Mudra.png|thumb|right|''Shankha Mudra'']]
In Sanskrith '''Shankha''' means conch. This mudra resembles the shape of a conch and hence is called the Shankha mudra. In ancient times it was believed that blowing the conch could send sound waves far and wide, thereby removing ill effects of the bad elements.
==Effects==
The thumb which represents the element fire is covered by the fingers hence fire is subduced. The union of left index finger and thumb creates balance of wind.
== '''Benefits''' == #Shankha mudra can be used to overcome the following disorders:
#Feverish feeling in the body.
#Burning in the body/ body parts.
#After a paralytic attack, this mudra helps in dealing with speech problems and speech becomes clear.
#Helps in increasing height of children.
#Kidney problems are cured.<ref name="Mudras & health perspectives"/>
== References ==
<references> The above mentioned information is added from the book called <ref name="Mudras & health perspectives">'''"MUDRAS & HEALTH PERSPECTIVES"''' by '''''"SUMAN.K.CHIPLUNKAR"'''''. page no 69</ref></references>
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