During the start of the Kurukshetra war, as described in the Bhagavad Gita, the Pandavas and Krishna blew their divine conches to signal their readiness for battle.
The Pandavas and their Conches
| Pandava | Conch Name | Mentioned In |
|---|---|---|
| Yudhishthira | Anantavijaya | Gita Verse 1.16 |
| Bhima | Paundra | Gita Verse 1.15 |
| Arjuna | Devadatta | Gita Verse 1.15 |
| Nakula | Sughosha | Gita Verse 1.16 |
| Sahadeva | Manipushpaka | Gita Verse 1.16 |
Other Notable Conches
- Krishna (Hrishikesha): Panchajanya (Mentioned in Gita Verse 1.15)
See also:

Muni's Play