In Hindu cosmology, the term "dweep" refers to continents. The seven continents, or "sapta-dvīpa," are: Jambudvīpa, Plakṣadvīpa, Salmalidvīpa, Kusadvīpa, Krouncadvīpa, Śākadvīpa, and Pushkaradvīpa. These continents are described in Hindu scriptures like the Markandeya Purana and Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam.
Here's a more detailed look at each:
- Jambudvīpa: Considered the central continent and is associated with the Indian subcontinent.
- Plakṣadvīpa: Located to the south of Jambudvīpa.
- Salmalidvīpa: To the south of Plakṣadvīpa.
- Kusadvīpa: Located to the south of Salmalidvīpa.
- Krouncadvīpa: Located to the south of Kusadvīpa.
- Śākadvīpa: Located to the south of Krouncadvīpa.
- Pushkaradvīpa: The southernmost continent.
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