Dakshinavarti Shankha

A Shankha with right-ward convolution that opens towards the right-hand side are called Dakshinavarti Shankha. These Shankhas are rare and some are available in white color with brown lines on them that run towards the right or South. The right-handed conch bestows prosperity when worshipped. It is placed on a red cloth and worshipped with white sandalwood mixed with camphor and saffron, flowers, rice, incense, and Diya. The conch shell can be worshipped as Bhagavan Vishnu and Mata Lakshmi and is believed to help solve financial problems.

This shankha also represents Lord Kubera (God of wealth and prosperity). The sizes differ and can be from the size of a wheat grain to as large as a coconut. Dakshinavarti Shankhas are found in the deep seas and are very rare.

Dakshinavarti Shankh is the symbol of Bhagavati Lakshmi who resides in this Shankha. Therefore Dakshinavarti Shankha is also the symbol of fortune and wealth. The exceptional power of this Shankha removes economic problems and brings happiness and peace to the home it is placed in. You can read more about Dakshinavarti Shankha and its glories by reading the blog post.