[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879) › c5.65 # A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.65 A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.65 - **Language:** English ### [c5.65](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.65) AMARĀVATĪ. The capital of Indra’s heaven, renowned for its greatness and splendour. It is situated somewhere in the vicinity of Meru. It is sometimes called Deva-pura, ‘city of the gods,’ and Pūsha-bhāsā, ‘sun-splendour.’ - [Previous: c5.64](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.64) - [Next: c5.66](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.66) - [Up: c5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.65](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.65) · Pramāṇa