Namaste,
I have a what you call a Bogus conch.
What i know is that GOD created The Earth (and any thing on it) so
wether a conch is from India or an other part of the world it is GODS creation.
You can make a sound by blowing on the conch.
(Only when the conch is prepared for blowing on it- a piece is cut of)
This sound creates purifying vibrations/sound.
I can only speak for my expirience:
I have what you call a bogus conch,i do shankhpuja daily for it.....as result the conch is growing........this did take several years before i did notice the conch is growing.
God is pleased if you do Puja with good intention and a clean hart...
I'm talking about puja.
I did ask several Pts. (pandits) what this does mean.
They say GOD is Showing me that HE is accepting my devotion and love....
As result the conch is growing.
I can not decide for other people...but this is my expirience......
PLEASE, IF OTHER PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME EXPIRIENCE PLEASE DROP A POSTING
Greetings Bhakt