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Product : HSN Code : 05080030 Country of Origin : Scientific Name : Cyprea Moneta ( Shells /Yellow Cowries/ Money Cowrie/ Peeli or Laxmi Kodi) Pictures

General Information moneta, common name the money cowry, is a of small , a marine marine gastropod mollusk in the family , the cowries. This species is called "money cowry" because the shells were historically widely used in many Pacific and Indian countries as before coinage was in common usage. This is a very common species which is found widely in Indo-Pacific tropical waters. It is present in numerous regions, including East and , , the and the Persian Gulf, , eastern , Galapagos, Clipperton and Cocos islands off , southern Japan, Midway and , and northern New South Wales and Lord Howe Island. This cowry lives in intertidal rocky areas and shallow tide pools among sea weed, remains, and empty bivalve shells. It can be found on and under rocks in shallow water and on exposed reefs at low tide. It feeds on and marine vegetation growing on loose rocks and pieces of dead coral. Shells of this cowry were commonly used as a medium of exchange in many areas of Africa, and the Pacific islands until the late 19th century. The Maldives provided the main source of cowrie shells, throughout Asia and parts of the East African coast. Huge amounts of Maldivian cowries were introduced into Africa by slave traders. It was also traded to Native Americans by European settlers. Applications The shell is used in Fashion wears, jewelry and in other decorative items such as baskets and wall hangings. In the State of , in , special money cowry shells (which are known in Malayalam as Kavidi) are used for divination as part of Hindu astrology, as Prashnam. For Prashnam, 108 shells of are rotated a number of times and the blessings of God and one's Guru are invoked. A portion of the Kavadis are separated and counted to find out the ruling planet at that time. The results of the Prasna horoscope (a horoscope formulated at the time of arrival of the persons) are compared with the results of the Prasnam, and the predictions are pronounced on that basis. In Hindu religion, yellow kauri is considered very auspicious object. It is believed that it is good for wealth and it holds magical power to fetch financial prosperity. Keeping the auspicious yellow kauri in house lifts up the flow of funds and increase the ability to accumulate wealth which you have been finding hard to do. It increases the source of income or you may find new customers and clients for investment or finance. Yellow Kauri belongs to Goddess Laxmi and lord Vishnu and that’s why it is considered very auspicious and sacred. It is also used while performing pooja of Goddess Baglamukhi. Not only this, but it also controls the malefic effects of planets.

Specifications Size : 12mm to 35mm Dimensions No. of pieces per Kg : 250 to 2500 pieces Purity 100% Place of Origin: Foreign matter 1% max Color Yellow/Greenish Irregular and flattened, with very calloused edges and roughly Sub hexagonal. the dorsum seems transparent, often greenish grey with yellowish margins, with sometimes darker transverse Stripes and a delicate yellow ring. The opening is wide and white, Shape/Specifications: with pronounced denticules. The mantle of the live is mottled with black and off-white. Cut - cabochon, Spiral flame like structure. S.G - 2.86 R.I - 1.53 U V Fluorescence – variable

Packaging Details: 25/50 kg PP Export standard bags 10-12 weeks after advance payment & Irrevocable, Delivery Detail: confirmed LC from class A Bank

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