Dakshinavarti Shankh, Valampuri Sangu [in Tamil] or Sri Lakshmi Shankh, is a sacred Hindu object otherwise known in English as a conch shell.This is the shell of a large sea snail from the Indian Ocean (a shell of the species Turbinella pyrum), but one that has the very rare reverse-turning spiral. In other words, when it is held with the spout (siphonal canal)pointed up, this conch's spiral twists rightwards (dakshinavarti) rather than very much more common form, which twists leftwards (vamavarti) Benefits of Dakshinvarti Shankha Prosperity to the house or office No shortage of groceries, money or clothes. Brings peace to the premises. If kept in the bedroom, it brings a good relationship among the couple. If kept during a spiritual get together, it brings awareness by evoking Deity Saraswati. Enlightens the students with skill and sharpens their memory. Fill it with Ganges water and sprinkle it on a person or in a premises. Malefic planetary effects and black magic evils disappear. Removes ill-effects of Brahmhatya, Gau-hatya and Bal-hatya (Dosha due to killing of a priest, cow or kids in the previous births).