Chakra Theertham is a deeply revered and spiritually powerful ritual observed at the sacred Ashtalakshmi Temple, dedicated to the eight divine forms of Goddess Lakshmi, known collectively as Ashtalakshmi. This holy ceremony is associated with the Sudarshana Chakra, the divine discus of Lord Vishnu, which symbolizes protection, righteousness, and the destruction of negative energies. The ritual is considered highly auspicious and is performed with great devotion during temple festivals and special occasions.
The essence of Chakra Theertham lies in the sanctification of water through the divine presence of the Sudarshana Chakra. During the ceremony, priests perform elaborate Vedic rituals and invoke the blessings of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. The sacred Chakra is ceremonially immersed in a temple tank or holy water body, energizing the water with divine power. This ritual, often referred to as Chakra Snanam, is believed to purify not only the water but also the hearts and minds of devotees who witness or participate in it.