Dwaraka Shila (Chakraankitha)
DWARAKA SHILA ( CHAKRAANKITHA ) - Significance & Merits Dwaraka Shila also called as Dwaravati Shila is a wheel (chakra) marked white porous type stones that are found in Gomati River at Dwaraka Kshethra. Chakra (Disc) mark is the most distinguishing feature of these stones, and hence they are also called as Chakraankitha Shila / ChakraAnka. It is said that Brahma Manasa Puthras > Sanaka, Sananda, Sanatana, Sanatkumara did penance at this place for several thousands of years on the banks of the ocean worshipping Lord Vishnu. As a result of which the Supreme God Vishnu appeared and manifested at this place along with Sudarshana Chakra. Hence, the Lord at this place is called as Chakra Narayana and the entire area of pilgrimage is known as Chakra Theertha. The place where the river Gomati meets the ocean (Gomati Sangam) at Dwaraka Kshethra is known as Chakra Theertha where one can find Dwaraka Shila in the river bed. During Dwapara Yuga, sage Durvasa came to this place ...