But one day Vishnu could not find the Shankha anywhere. "Who has taken my conch shell?" he shouted.
Shiva suspected that Ganesha might have taken the conch shell. "Pray to Ganesha fervently," said Shiva, "and I am sure he will return the Shankha to you."
Vishnu found Ganesha, and he noticed that his trunk was pointing to the right. And there, to Ganesha's right, he saw his conch-shell.
Vishnu prayed to Ganesha and made offerings.
Vishnu's puja pleased Ganesha, so he returned the Shankha. That is the origin of Valampuri-Shankha Ganesha.
Inspired by: Stories of Lord Ganesha
Notes: This story explains the "conch-shell" form of Ganesha, where the god is shown with his trunk pointing to the right; the shape resembles that of a conch shell like the one which Vishnu carries: Shankha.
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