(Hinduism, Ayurveda) Any of (at least) seven centres of spiritual energy in or near the body, according to Ayurveda philosophy.

plural of chakra

(chiefly India, military) The highest military decoration awarded in India.

A disc-like throwing weapon originally from India. / (historical) An old Indian coin from Travancore.

plural of chakram

Relating to a chakra or chakras.

(music) A rāga in Carnatic music. It is the 16th melakarta rāga in the 72 melakarta rāga system.

plural of chakravartin

(India, religion) An ideal universal ruler, who rules ethically and benevolently over the entire world.

Name of Vishnu, bearer of the Sudarshana Chakra.