[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) › c7.252 # Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature c7.252 Purāṇic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Purāṇic Literature c7.252 - **Language:** English ### [c7.252](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c7.252) GAYAPARVATAM. A sacred mountain. Yamarāja honoured it on a particular occasion. Brahmasaras encircled by the Devas is on this mountain. To perform the Śrāddha rites of the dead at Brahmasaras is considered to be excellent. (See Gayātīrtha). - [Previous: c7.251](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c7.251) - [Next: c7.253](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c7.253) - [Up: c7](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c7) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c7.252](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c7.252) · Pramāṇa