{"product_id":"cowrie-shells","title":"Cowrie Shells Pack of 5 – Gavvalu \/ Kaudi for Lakshmi Pooja, Diwali \u0026 Dhanteras","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAdd natural \u003cstrong\u003eCowrie Shells\u003c\/strong\u003e to your Lakshmi Pooja this Diwali. This pack of 5 white cowries, known as \u003cstrong\u003eGavvalu\u003c\/strong\u003e in Telugu and \u003cstrong\u003eKaudi\u003c\/strong\u003e in Hindi, is a traditional pooja item for Diwali, Dhanteras and Varalakshmi Vratham.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCowrie shells have a long history in India. They were once used as money, and today they’re closely linked with Goddess Lakshmi. Many families place cowries with Lakshmi Devi during Diwali and Dhanteras pooja, and then keep them in the pooja room, cash box or locker as a traditional symbol of prosperity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eWhy Choose These Cowrie Shells?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePack of 5 natural white cowrie shells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional item for Lakshmi Pooja, Diwali and Dhanteras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso used for Varalakshmi Vratham and daily pooja\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall and easy to keep in your pooja room, cash box or purse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs well with Gomti Chakra for Lakshmi Pooja\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash the cowries gently with water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply haldi (turmeric) and kumkum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace them with Goddess Lakshmi during your pooja.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter the pooja, keep them in your pooja room, cash box or locker.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cowrie Shells (Gavvalu \/ Kaudi)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lakshmi Pooja, Diwali, Dhanteras, Varalakshmi Vratham\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e These are natural shells, so the size and colour will vary slightly from piece to piece. Small items: keep away from young children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eUK Delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSame-day delivery is available in Manchester for eligible orders. Next-working-day delivery is available across the UK. Every order is carefully packed by Dhaara Foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePair it with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dhaarafoods.co.uk\/products\/gomti-chakra\"\u003eGomti Chakra\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dhaarafoods.co.uk\/products\/diwali-diyas\"\u003eDiwali Diyas\u003c\/a\u003e, or explore our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dhaarafoods.co.uk\/collections\/pooja-essentials\"\u003ePooja \u0026amp; Household collection\u003c\/a\u003e for more pooja essentials.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dhaara Foods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59336608743759,"sku":null,"price":1.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/8095\/4703\/files\/Fivecreamcowrieshells_neatlyarranged.webp?v=1793464051","url":"https:\/\/www.dhaarafoods.co.uk\/products\/cowrie-shells","provider":"Dhaara Foods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}