Kodi Shankh

The conch shell is also known by the names Samudraj, Kambu, Sunad, Pavandhvani, Kambu, Kamboj, Abj, Trirekha, Jalaj, Arnobhav, Mahanad, Mukhar, Dirghnad, Bahunad, Haripriya, Surchar, Jalodbhav, Vishnupriya, Dhaval, Strivibhushan, Panchjanya, Arnavbhava etc. goes. Conch shell gives illusion with healthy body. Conch shells are divine as well as elusive.

Conch shells have a sacred place in Hinduism. There is a clear mention in the scriptures about how many and which conch shells should be kept in the house or temple. Like Shivling and Shaligram, there are many types of conch shells, the importance and function of all types of conch shells are different. At the time of Samudra Manthan, 14 precious gems were obtained from the sea during the Dev-Demon struggle. In which conch shells were born as the eighth gem.

Any conch should be worshiped with this mantra-

त्वंपुरा सागरोत्पन्न विष्णुनाविघृतःकरे देवैश्चपूजितः सर्वथौपाच्चजन्यमनोस्तुते।

Benefits

1. Kauri conch is a very rare conch. It is believed that whoever has this in his house, his luck is opened.
2. Wealth and prosperity increases by having this conch shell in the house.
3. Since ancient times, this conch has been used to make jewelry, currency and dice.
4. Kauri is also called Kauri at many places. Keeping yellow shells in the house increases wealth.