Natural White Cowry (Safed Kaudi), White Kaudi or White Kowdi or White Cowrie shell is of great significance in the worship of Goddess Mahalaxmi and Lord Vishnu. White Kaudi is also used during the pooja of Goddess Baglamukhi. Many spiritual and tantrik pooja processes are completed successfully with the aid of White Cowrie. In Astrology, White Kaudi is used to balance the planetary effect of Jupiter and the malefic effects of Ketu and Rahu.

Cowry Shell is symbol of Goddess Lakshim, it is used as money, a compliment and a way to gaze into the future. Kaudi is also used during the pooja of Goddess Baglamukhi. The popular cowrie shell has many uses and meanings. It has shown up in the form of money, jewelry, and religious accessories in almost every part of the world.

The shells also represented a divine power,particularly from the mother Goddess, or spirit of the ocean. They were often used to create jewelry or as decorations for many things bringing the protection of divine earthly power.

Significance of White Cowry:

• A cowrie, also known as kaudi or cowry is a marine mollusc which has a glossy, brightly patterned domed shell with a long, narrow opening.
• The cowrie was the shell most widely used worldwide as shell money.
• It is most abundant in the Indian Ocean and was collected in the Maldives and in Sri Lanka and on other Indian islands.
• The shells of cowries are usually smooth and shiny and more or less egg-shaped, with a flat under the surface which shows a long, narrow, slit-like opening, which is often toothed at the edges.
• Cowrie shells are also worn as jewelry or otherwise used as ornaments or charms.
• They are viewed as symbols of womanhood, fertility, birth and wealth. Cowrie or Cowries are naturally formed shells that are considered rare and sacred.
• In Hindu Mythology, Cowries was obtained from Samudra Manthan along with Lakshmi and other rare, holy and divine products.
• Cowries are considered Goddess Lakshmi’s favorite product and even related to Lord Shiva as it looks similar to his hairs.
• Those who have these cowries with them during prayer gets the blessing for both Lord Shiva and Goddess Lakshmi and they gain success, prosperity, wealth and fame in life.
• Cowries are also used as a tool to save children from evil and negativity.
• These are kept in the cash box or money lockers for financial prosperity and also protect from financial debacles.
• It is believed that the possession of Cowries is considered to bring wealth and all round prosperity.
• This being one of the main reason to make it a part of the marriage attires of the brides in olden days.
• The attractive look and the feel of the cowries urged many to buy them and use them as jewelry and as decorative product and even for various ceremonial purposes.
• In ancient times these cowries were also used as a mode of payment in several parts of the world.

How to usage of White Kaudi:

• Yellow Cowrie or Peeli Kauwdi or Yellow Kawdi  must always be used in odd numbers i.e. 1,3,5,7,9 or 11 and so on.
  
• Yellow Kaudi must be wrapped in a yellow cloth to get the fullest benefits.
  
• Ensure that the yellow kaudi has smooth edges and is not broken on the sides.
  
• Yellow kowdi with a ridge like structure on the smooth side are considered more auspicious than those kaudi which are smooth.
  

Size of each: 0.8 inches approx
Weight of each: 5-10 grams approx

Note: Natural shell and each item's shape and size may vary.