January 26, 2024 05:04 am | Updated 05:04 am ISTVarious Puranas describe the nature of the universe. Dweepa is a place surrounded by water. Mahar Loka (all maharshis); tapo loka for all thapasvis; jano loka and sathya loka — the abode of God of creations. There are seven worlds below the earth. Deep down, the pathaala loka is called hell or naraka loka.

Source: The Hindu January 26, 2024 11:35 UTC