This Dakshinavarti Shankha is a Sea-shell which opens towards the right hand, and is extremely rare with lot of spiritual significance, because Sea-shells that open towards the left hand are very common. Dakshinavarti Shankh / Dakshinamukhi Shankh is a rare one and is also called Vishnu Shankha. This Dakshinavarti Shankh saves a person from all troubles and problems, removes hurdles and fulfills a
ll wishes and offers money and materials. The sea shell which open towards left hand are commonly available but rare the seashells which open towards Right Side. Shells are obtained from the water-animals especially form snails, which live in the seas. Dakshina means the south side or when holding the Shankha , Right Side. Dakshinavarti Shankha is available in white color and with brown lines on it. Dakshinavarti Shankha is the symbol of Maa Lakshmi. Goddess Lakshmi photo always depicts Dakshinavarti Shank in her hands. Dakshinavarti Shankha Shankha shall be kept in Puja Ghar or Locker during any lucky occasion or festival, Dakshinavarti Shankha brings good luck and wealth to the individual and his family. In the Puranas, the gods and goddesses are depicted as holding a shell, whenever they are happy or setting out on war. Whenever the shell is blown it is said to purify the surroundings form all evil effects. Even the scientists have agreed other fact that the blowing of a conch increases the positive qualities in the atmosphere such as courage, faith, determination, dedication, optimism, etc. It is always recommended that each house shall have Dakshinavarti Shankha for wealth, prosperity and Good Luck. It is believed that who keeps this Shell in their locker , they would never face any dearth of money in there life. Dakshinavarti Shankha shall be kept on white cloth in Puja Ghar/ worship place or Wrapped in white cloth, if need to be kept in locker. One shall light incense in front of Dakshinavarti Shankha and offer white rice and milk. Ordinarily the conches are Vamvarti i.e their bulge opening towards left side (facing North). Some shells are Dakshinvarti, their bulge opening towards the right surface i.e facing south and even their spiral lines run towards the right . South is the direction of Kuber, the God of wealth, Tantrik Shastra has given great importance or such types of shells. Dakshinvarti shells are very rare and are found only in a hardly any places . Their sizes be different, starting form the size of a wheat gram or as large as coconut. Mostly these shells available only at Kenya Kumari. A completely white colored-one is extremely rarely found. Dakshina varti Shankha not only bring wealth but also purifies the environment.
