Yellow Cowrie/Kaudi Benefits
The Yellow Cowry/ Peeli Cowry Shells when kept in the house, firstly bring in prosperity and wealth, it brings new sources of earning, helps to control unnecessary expenditures, investment. If saving money is a struggle, then keep 21 pieces of Yellow Cowry in the north-west part of your room. It is advisable to keep 11 Yellow Kaudi in one’s place of wealth like treasuer box of purchase to be bestowed with the blessings of Lord Kuber, Goddess Lakshmi , Lord Vishnu and protects from financial debacle. As per astrology Yellow Kaudi is used to usher benefits of planet Jupiter and it's effective in reducing the malefic aspects of Rahu and Ketu.
Yellow Cowry Sumarni Mala ( 27+1) beads strung together in thread with knots between the beads is used for chanting Mahalaxmi mantras and can be used as an adornment for Her.
Tiger Cowry (Cypraea Tigris) Benefits
Tiger Cowry Shells bear resemblance to the Tiger skin. These are ruled by the Divinely powerful Maa Kali. The Tiger Cowrie shells when kept in home or office wards off evil eye, black magic and all things evil. It can be kept in the puja alter. Tiger Cowry Shell Malas of 36 beads strung in thread, are apt to be worn during meditation, it provides strength and courage and protects from any physical harm, its powerful tool for those involved in sympathetic magic and sorcery. These malas can be offered to Goddess Durga and can be kept in lockers, money safe or cash box.
White Cowrie Shells Benefit
White Cowry Shells are perhaps the most commonly found and seen. These are used to worship Lord Vishnu, Goddess Laxmi and Goddess Baglamukhi as well. On Akshaya Treetiya, an auspicious day for money and wealth energy, the White Cowry should be kept in the alter wrapped in White cloth for maximum benefit. Cowry shell Mala of 36+1 beads, is used as a Japa mala (rosary) for chanting mantras of Goddess Mahalaxmi. Its divine powers blesses with fertility.