Artist Krupa Shah Installs ‘Abhiscka’, a Conch Sculpture at Mumbai’s Famous Mumba Devi Temple

Friday, June 3^rd, 2022: With an aim to preserve and celebrate the “long-lived” Hindu culture and promote positive vibrations in the surrounding, Mumbai-based abstract artist, Krupa Shah installed “Abhiscka”, a conch sculpture at Mumbai’s Famous Mumba Devi Temple located in Bhuleshwar area in South Mumbai. The inauguration of the conch was initiated by Krupa Shah along with Shri. Hemant Jadhav, Head Admin, Mumba Devi Temple and Temple Pujari’s. on Wednesday, June 1^st, 2022.

Shah, who aspires to install 101 conch sculptures at different prime locations across India, has so far successfully established three such conch sculpture at Astha Path, Har Ki Pauri, Haridwar, Tardeo Circle, Mumbai and Babulnath Temple, Mumbai. “Abhiscka” is a representation of Shah’s spiritual and emotional connection with the conch, which is one of the reasons why the globally acclaimed artist designed and installed the sculptures herself.

Each model is an 8 ft tall structure offering an immersive experience merging art, creativity, imagination, and social work. With complex carvings and spiral-like shapes, and shades of white and pink blending seamlessly, the conch sculptures are certain to give visitors and by-passers the opportunity to connect spiritually with nature. “Abhiscka – The Conch” in its entirety is interpreted as the symbol of brilliance, luster, purity, and auspicious beginning and is widely used in all religious rituals.  

Speaking on the occasion, Artist Krupa Shah, said, “India is globally known for its rich culture, heritage, and art, and its steadfast support to produce creative and large-scaled artistic décor. In line with this idea and with the belief that we should enhance and elaborate on our culture and the science of the conch, I initiated this nationwide project that backs the government’s vision of beautifying the country. And what better location to promote positivity and local culture than the famous Mumba Devi Temple.”

In the months to come, Shah’s target is to design and install the conch sculptures at some of the key airports, religious temples, gardens, highways, and yoga centers. The list of recommended locations includes Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Connaught Place, Kedarnath Temple, Lalbagh Botanical Garden, Akshardham, Delhi Airport, India Gate Garden, Isha Yoga Center, Vaishnodevi, and New Parliament among others.