Gomti Chakra
{{Short description|Rare sea snail operculum}}
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Gomathi Chakra is the operculum of a kind of rare sea snail in the family Turbinidae.{{cite book |author=Duarte Barbosa |author-link=Duarte Barbosa |title=A Description of the Coasts of East Africa and Malabar |year=1970 |publisher=Johnson Reprint Corporation |location=London}} One place these opercula are found is in the Gomathi River, Dwarka, hence the name. The word Chakra is from Sanskrit, meaning circular. These objects are considered sacred by Hindus, giving wealth, health, and success.{{cn|date=November 2021}} Gomathi Chakra are also believed to give protection for children.{{cn|date=November 2021}}
Etymology
Usage
Gomathi Chakra is also used in jewellery. It was used by the ancient Celts and Greeks also.{{cn|date=November 2021}}
= Religious importance =
It is considered holy by Hindus.{{cn|date=November 2021}} It is believed to give protection for children.{{cn|date=November 2021}}