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.