[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) › c9.973 # Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature c9.973 Purāṇic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Purāṇic Literature c9.973 - **Language:** English ### [c9.973](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9.973) SAMĀ. A populous centre in front of the Puṣkara island (Puṣkaradvīpa). In Purāṇic days there were thirtythree regions in this centre. Devas such as Vāmana, Airāvata, Supratīka, Añjana and so on dwell here. The people of this place live by inhaling the breath coming from the noses of these gods. (M.B. Bhīṣma Parva, Chapter 12, Verse 32). - [Previous: c9.972](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9.972) - [Next: c9.974](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9.974) - [Up: c9](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9) ## Cites (1) - [Mahābhārata](https://indike.org/pramana/in.lit.mahabharata.vyasa) — Vyāsa, Sanskrit --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9.973](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9.973) · Pramāṇa