Do this small thing with a conch shell today on Friday, Goddess Lakshmi herself will come to your door!

News Topical, Digital Desk : Today is Friday, and we all know that this day is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. If you too are troubled by financial difficulties or wish for prosperity in your home, then today is a very special day for you.

We often worship Goddess Lakshmi, but we forget some small things. Did you know that a conch shell kept in your home can change your fortune? The conch shell has a deep connection with Goddess Lakshmi. Both are gems obtained from the churning of the ocean. That is why the conch shell is also called Lakshmi's brother. Let us learn about the surefire conch shell remedy today (Friday, April 17, 2026) that can bring prosperity to your home.

Abhishek with Dakshinavarti conch

According to scriptures, anointing with a Dakshinavarti conch (one with its mouth facing right) is considered the best way to receive the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi . This removes poverty from the home and opens the door to wealth.

How to perform Abhishek?

Prepare Panchamrit: Take some Ganga water in a silver or copper vessel. Mix it with raw cow's milk, yogurt, ghee, honey, and sugar to make Panchamrit.

Fill in the conch: Fill this Panchamrit in the right-handed conch.

Offering with Mantras: Now slowly offer Panchamrit on the idol, yantra or picture of Goddess Lakshmi with this conch.

Chanting of Mahamantra: While doing Abhishek, definitely chant this mantra 'Om Shreem Hreem Shreem Kamle Kamlalaye Prasidh Prasidh Shreem Hreem Shreem Om Mahalakshmyai Namah'

Purification: After Panchamrit, bathe the mother again with Ganga water and gift her a red colored Chunari and Suhaag items (bindi, vermillion etc.).

Auspicious time for today (April 17, 2026)

Many auspicious coincidences are occurring today on Friday. You can perform the puja at the following times, according to your convenience:

Amrit Kaal: 09:50 am to 11:18 am .

Abhijit Muhurta: From 12:20 pm to 01:11 pm .

Vijay Muhurat: 02:52 pm to 03:43 pm .

Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga: Today this wonderful yoga will remain throughout the day, which is a panacea for the success of any work.

What are the rules of the scriptures?

These measures are based on our ancient scriptures and texts like the Skanda Purana , which describe the churning of the ocean and the discovery of 14 gems (including Lakshmi and the conch). The precise calculation of auspicious times is based on the Drishya calendar and astrological calculations.

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