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Panchajanya
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Panchajanya

Panchajanya is a conch of Lord Vishnu. According to Hindu mythology, there is a story behind Panchajanya. Once, there is a sea demon named Shankasura who is kidnapped son of Sandipani Muni, Guru of Sri Krishna, Balarama and Sudama. After they finished their studies, Sudama encouraged their Guru to...

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