Etched Conch Shell - Avalokiteswora Backpacks This style of prayer wheel

This style of prayer wheel is often seen both in temples and people's homes and the turning of the wheel is believed to have the same meritorious effect as orally reciting the mantra contained within

straight stick plays the higher pitched end of the drum and is known as a 'tihli

Hand painted in Kathmandu

seated beneath the bodhi tree

500 BC up to the Spanish Conquest in the 16th century

Etched Conch Shell - Avalokiteswora Backpacks This style of prayer wheelThe conch shell is an ancient symbol in Hindu and Buddhist traditions and was used as a battle horn by powerful deities to announce victory over evil spirits and enemies. This beautiful example has been carefully etched with a depiction of the deity Avalokiteswora. Unique item. There is only one of these available. Origin: Nepal