[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975) › c7.1248 # Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature c7.1248 Purāṇic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Purāṇic Literature c7.1248 - **Language:** English ### [c7.1248](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c7.1248) JAMBŪDVĪPA. One of the Purāṇically famous Saptadvīpas (seven continents). These seven continents are embankments separating the seven seas. Jambūdvīpa, Krauñcadvīpa, Śākadvīpa and Puṣkaradvīpa are included in the seven islands. - [Previous: c7.1247](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c7.1247) - [Next: c7.1249](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c7.1249) - [Up: c7](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c7) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c7.1248](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c7.1248) · Pramāṇa