DAKSINAVARTI SANKHA / SHANKHA (CONCH) - 4 INCHES

Dakshinavarti is one of the auspicious and cherished pooja item used by the Hindus for the worship of the Hindu deities.

Dakshinavarti Shankha (Conch) or Dayavarti Sankha (Conch) is actually a sea shell ,which opens on the right side (Dahina) WITH NO HOLE FOR BLOWING unlike the regular normal shankha ,which opens on the left (Baya) side and has a hole for blowing .

Dakshinavarti Shankha is termed as Lakshmi Shankha.Dakshinavarti Sankha symbolizes Maa Laxmi ,the Hindu Goddess of wealth. The idols of Maa Laxmi always carry Dakshinavarti Sankha in one of her hands.

Dakshinavarti Shankha can be kept at Mandir or in cash box , facing the pointing end towards God and in its Open position as shownin the last picture above. It should never be empty so either a red flower or some rice or a coin should be kept inside. Water can be poured in , which should be discharged after pooja under a plant or sprinkled in the home or office place for positivity and good aura. Though the practice to keep water inside continuously 24hrs will create a hole in to it in long term , which cannot be repaired and will destroy the piece.