One of the nine nidhis (treasures) of Kubera, the Hindu god of wealth, Shankanidhi is associated with shankha (the conch shell) and represents yogic power and self-actualisation. Along with Padmanidhi, she is a guardian figure and is commonly found in temple entrances of southern India.
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