Gomti Chakra Gomti Chakra Gomti Chakra, literally 'A war-quoit of Gomti', is the operculum of a kind of rare sea snail in the family Turbinidae.‌ One place these opercula are found is in the Gomti River, Dwarka, hence the name. The word Chakra is from the Sanskrit, meaning "wheel". These objects are considered sacred by Hindus, giving wealth, health, and success. Gomti Chakra are also believed to give protection for children. Gomti refers to the river where it is found and chakra means a war-quoit. It is also known as Cats 's eye shell, Naag-Chakra or Cows 's eye shell. Gomti Chakra
Kirti Chakra his men to fight on and refused to be evacuated. No. 18161 Naik Mukhtiar Singh by his high example of personal leadership, courage and complete disregard for his personal safety averted a disaster to his section and to the Bela Position."" Medal : It is circular in shape and is made of standard silver, one and three eight inches in diameter. Obverse : On the obverse of the medal shall be embossed a replica of Ashoka Chakra in the centre, surrounded by a lotus wreath. Reverse :On its reverse shall be embossed the words KIRTI CHAKRA both in Hindi and