Svarga

The top portion of Mount Meru with the cities/assembly halls of Lord Brahmā and the 8 Lokapālas.

Synonyms
Devaloka, Nākapṛṣṭha, Dyu

Description
All the demigods reside on the top of Mount Meru. In the middle of the summit of Meru is the township of Lord Brahmā, named Śātakaumbhī or Manovatī, made entirely of gold. Surrounding the town of Lord Brahmā in the 8 directions are the cities of the 8 principal demigods (Lokapālas), governing prominent areas of the universe. Their names and presiding demigods are:


 * 1) Amarāvatī - Indra;
 * 2) Tejovatī - Agni;
 * 3) Saṁyamanī - Yamarāja;
 * 4) Kṛṣṇāṅganā - Nirṛti;
 * 5) Śraddhāvatī - Varuna;
 * 6) Gandhavatī - Vāyu;
 * 7) Mahodayā - Kuvera;
 * 8) Yaśovatī - Śiva.

Great sages, Gandharvas and Nāgas assemble here and praise the Lokapālas. Vedas extol the greatness of this place, which is attained by many austerities and penances and earning pious credits.