A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.1656

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c5.1656

SAUBHA. A magical city, apparently first mentioned in the Yajur-veda. An aerial city belonging to Haris-chandra, and according to popular belief still visible occasionally. It is called also Kha-pura, Prati-mārgaka, and Tranga. In the Mahā-bhārata an aerial or self-supporting city belonging to the Daityas, on the shore of the ocean, protected by the Sālwa king.

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Yajurveda — Sanskrit
Mahābhārata — Vyāsa, Sanskrit