Title: "Sound of Auspicious Beginnings: Brass Carved Shankh" The shankh is associated with Vishnu and is sounded to start puja and welcome positivity. Detailing: Floral scroll work, Om motif, and "Jai Shri Ram" lettering in Devanagari. Vastu: Keep in the North-East puja corner, resting on a clean cloth, opening facing up or toward the deity.