Product Description

Technical Description: Shell is globular-angular in shape,compact,with smooth texture and natural pores. Shell aperture or cavity is narrow.Shell is ivory in colour with two light peach coloured stipes running lengthwise on its body whorl.Shell cavity and inner lip shows flushes of light peach colour. Outer lip is translucent in nature i.e diffused light is seen through, if shell is held against strong natural light. Umbilicus is absent.     

Mythological Description: As per Hindu texts Valampuri Shankh is considered to be a natural form of goddess Laxmi (goddess of wealth) & Vishnu (operator of the universe) which together are called as Laxmi Narayan......

                                                                               The Great Dakshinawarthy Valampuri Shankha 

Introduction:-

The great Valampuri Shankha is considered to be the most auspicious & rare amongst the shell & conch species. This is the only species which is called as “shank”, whereas rest all are called as shells; It opens towards the right which makes it highly rare  unlike unlike most other which open towards the left. It is specifically produced only in south of India right from south west - south - south east in different pocketed areas. It derives its name from Dakshinawarthy meaning "South"; valampuri meaning "Right Sided"; Shank meaning "Conch", so if transalted it means right sided conch from the south. It is the most expensive & oneofthe rarest Shankhs. 

Mythological Importance:-

It is considered to be the most natural symbol of goddess Laxmi & lord Vishnu together. It holds great importance in Hindu, Buddhist & various other religions.

As per Hindu texts this is considered to be a natural form of goddess Laxmi (goddess of wealth) & Vishnu (operator of the universe) which together are called as Laxmi Narayan symbol of utmost prosperity, harmony & the destroyer of evil. Being a symbol of prosperity, victory of good over evil you would notice presence of this great object in the hands of most gods & goddesses. 

Traditional Importance:-

Traditionally the Valampuri shankha has great importance in rituals of various religions. In Hindu religion the great Valampuri shankha is worshipped as a form of God Laxmi Narayan, it is also used to perform RudraAbhishek (bathing of lord Shiva). It is also kept in the house draped in red cloth & it is said that its presence provides utmost prosperity & showers wealth in the house. Moreover since it being rarest it is very sought after by known temples & also by collectors. A beauty created by the lord which is difficult to find.

Benefits of Valampuri Shankha:-

1. Brings prosperity and abundance to the worshipper's house.

2. Brings happiness and peace to the premises that it is worshipped in. 

3. It brings unity and harmony amongst the family. 

4. If kept during a religious gathering, it brings knowledge by evoking Goddess Saraswati. 

5. Being a form of lord Vishnu as well; it is excellent to get rid off malefic planetary effects, evils and black magic. Just fill it with Ganges water and sprinkle it on a person or in the premises. 

Geographical Importance:-
“Dakshinawarthy Valampuri shankha”
Each & every word above describing this great conch holds a lot of importance. Any of the above word missing wouldn’t satisfy the authenticity of this product. This beautiful sacred conch is found in various parts of the Arabian Sea but more often towards the south & hence it got its name from the south of India. Out of the millions of conch produced by nature only a few around 7-10 pieces on average open towards the right & the remaining millions open towards the left hence they are known as right handed conch (Valampuri). So this shankha has its name because it’s produced towards the southern of India (dakshinawarthy) & open towards the right (Valampuri). 

Scientific Importance:-
Scientifically it is called as Turbunella Pyrum (Sinistral) & further has six varieties in this species. The varieties differ slightly in terms of shape & its body structure.

Rarity: -
On average 4- 5 pcs are traced in a year from the seas & at times it could be even less.                                            

                                           Possess the Power of Valampuri Shankha…………..RudraBlessings.

Please Note:
Valampuri Shankhs & Rudraksha beads
We would like to bring to your notice that there are lot of individuals or institute with inedequate knowledge & no authority who try and test Rudraksha beads or Valampuri shankhs which is actually not full proof  hence land up giving wrong judgements, their wrong influence or opinion cause damage to the buyers interest as well as the reuptation of sellers. We Rudrablessings are very transparent prior to the sale of products itself, hence we request our clients to clear and understand whatever doubts or information they need prior to making purchases post which we would not be concerned with the opinion of any individual or institute regarding Rudraksha beads or valampuri Shankhs and we believe there is no dedicated institute for the same, hence we do not entertain any claims in regards to the same. We go to the extent allowing you to even bring along your experts to our showroom for opinion & inspection of goods prior to purchase. Post purchases we would not be able to help you. If you are not satisfied prior to the purchase we insist kindly do not go ahead and make any purchases from us.