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5 unusual facts about Chakram


Aerobie

Eventually, inspired by British accounts of deadly Indian weaponry and martial arts, he turned his attention to the ring shape of the Chakram, a formidable Punjabi weapon used by the Sikh of India.

Directly modeled after the ancient Indian (Sikh/Punjabi) battle weapon, the Chakram, an Aerobie is a flying ring used in a manner similar to a flying disc (Frisbee), for recreational catches between two or more individuals.

Nila Chakra

The Nila Chakra (Blue Discus) is the discus mounted on the top shikhar of the Jagannath Temple at Puri.

Nityananda

Chaitanya heard of the episode, flew to a rage, and wanted to kill the brothers with his divine Chakra.

Tirumala Dhruva Bera

The upper arms in the position to hold his weapons though the Chakram and Conch are not integral to the idol.


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