{"product_id":"raja-black-cowrie-18-27-mm","title":"Raja Black Cowrie 18-27 Mm","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShrijap.com Presents the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaja Black Cowrie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a natural \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecowrie shell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, called kaudi in Hindi, chosen for its deep, bold colour and its place in Hindu faith. \"Raja\" means king, and at 18 to 27 mm, these shells have a fuller, more royal presence than the common small ones. The cowrie rises from the sacred ocean, the same sea from which \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGoddess Lakshmi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e arose, so devotees see it as a sign of her blessing and of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewealth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cowrie's shape also resembles an eye, and in tradition, an eye stands for watchfulness and protection. Black is the colour most often used in India to guard against the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eevil eye\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, so many families keep black cowries near the doorway, the altar or the cash box. Since each shell is formed by nature, shade and markings differ slightly, and yours are truly one of a kind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose from sets of 11, 21 or 51, whichever suits your family tradition. Use them during \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLakshmi pooja\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Diwali and Navaratri, or place them in the wealth corner of the home. They also make a thoughtful gift for housewarmings, shops and new beginnings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ShriJap","offers":[{"title":"11","offer_id":67637432516918,"sku":"SJAP-SHNK-0120","price":181.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"21","offer_id":67637432549686,"sku":"SJAP-SHNK-0120","price":331.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"51","offer_id":67637432582454,"sku":"SJAP-SHNK-0120","price":651.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/4925\/9830\/files\/120_6.png?v=1791282936","url":"https:\/\/www.shrijap.com\/products\/raja-black-cowrie-18-27-mm","provider":"ShriJap","version":"1.0","type":"link"}