Manipura Chakra is located between the naval and the heart at the pericardium. Solar Plexus Chakra refers to `Seat of the Soul` or the solar network. Solar Plexus Chakra is associated with the elements fire and water and connected to the internal organ stomach. The endocrine gland associated is pancreas. The colour for this Chakra is yellow.

Location of Manipura Chakra
Solar Plexus Chakra is located at the spine directly behind either the navel or the Solar Plexus depending on the system.

Petals of Manipura Chakra
The ten petals are dark-blue or black, resembling the heavily laden rainclouds. It has syllables like dda, ddha, nna, ta, tha, da, dha, na, pa, and pha. They relates to the vrittis of spiritual treachery, ignorance, sadness, delusion,, disgust, shame, fear, foolishness, thirst and jealousy.

Role of Manipura Chakra
Solar Plexus Chakra is the area that defines our self-esteem. During puberty the personality growth depends on this Solar Plexus Chakra. The Chakra also gives power of intuition or ` gut instincts`. Strong self-esteem is required to develop intuitive power. If someone feels problem in this third Chakra or Solar Plexus Chakra, his or her personal power is not maintained properly.

Purpose of Manipura Chakra
The purpose of Manipura or Solar Plexus Chakra is to understand the emotional life. It also gives some spiritual lesson to accommodate oneself in the life stream. The physical dysfunction of Solar Plexus Chakra causes many diseases including stomach ulcers, intestinal tumours, pancreatitis, diabetes, indigestion, hepatitis, anorexia/bulimia, cirrhosis, adrenal imbalance, colon diseases, arthritis etc. The mental and emotional issues associated with malfunctioning of Solar Plexus Chakra are self-esteem, fear of rejection, fear of self-image, indecisiveness, over sensitivity to criticism, fear of our secrets to be found out. Many information are stored inside the Solar Plexus Chakra like personal power, personality, consciousness of self within the universe i.e. sense of belonging to the universe and personal knowledge. The areas of body that are governed by the Solar Plexus Chakra are upper abdomen, umbilicus to rib cage, liver, gall bladder, middle spine, spleen, kidney, adrenals, small intestines, stomach.

Food for Stimulating Manipura Chakra
Many foods stimulate Manipura or Solar Plexus Chakra, resulting in boosting of self-esteem and encouraging self-love. The Granola and grains include pastas, breads, cereal, rices, flax seed, sunflower seeds, etc; the Dairy comprises of milk, cheeses, yoghurt; and the spices include ginger, mints (peppermint, spearmint, etc.), melissa, chamomile, turmeric, cumin, fennel. The Gemstones associated with the Solar Plexus Chakra are - Jasper, Golden Topaz, Yellow Tourmalin. The Chamomile, Golden Yarrow and Peppermint flower essence can stimulate Solar Plexus Chakra.

With an open and balanced Solar Plexus Chakra, one can deeply fulfil the emotional life and possess an outgoing and sociable attitude to the world. With the perfect activity of the Chakra, one is able to feel the sweetness of life and being the part of the universe. When the Chakra works properly one becomes confident, adventurous and able to take risks. Hence, the purpose of Solar Plexus Chakra is very active with the leaders, explorer and the charismatic, extrovert individual.