- This article is about Ashoka Chakra, a symbol. For information about Ashoka Chakra the Award, see Ashoka Chakra
The Ashoka Chakra (Pronunced as Ashok Chakra, not Ashokaa Chakraa) is an ancient Indian depiction of the Wheel of Life and Cosmic Order (Sanskrit: Chakra, wheel. Dharma, cosmic order.) It's widely inscribed on many relics of the Mauryan Emperor Ashoka (Reigned 273-232 BCE), most prominent among which is the Lion Capital of Sarnath. The wheel has 24 spokes, each of which signify a spiritual principle. The most visible use of the Ashoka Chakra is in the middle of the Indian Flag, where it's rendered in a blue color.
