8 Prominent Mountains Surrounding Meru

In addition to the 4 Pillar mountains and Filament mountains, there are 8 other prominent mountain ranges surrounding Mount Meru on 4 sides.

Names
Their names are:


 * 1) Jaṭhara and Devakūṭa in the East;
 * 2) Pavana and Pāriyātra in the West;
 * 3) Kailāsa and Karavīra in the South;
 * 4) Triśṛṅga and Makara in the North.

Length
18,000 yojanas

Height
2,000 yojanas

Width
2,000 yojanas

Overall Atmosphere
There are many groves, forests, parks, rivers, caves, masions, camps and cliffs abounding in various gems. They are frequented by Siddhas and Cāraṇas.