These are the seven mountain ranges that define the location of Bhārata-varsa in every single Purāna: Pariyatra, Riksha, Vindhya, Suktimat, Mahendra, Malaya and Sahya Mountains. Their locations can be confirmed by the rivers that still flow from them today, as many have retained their ancient names.
The seven major mountain ranges of Bharata-varsa listed in all Mahapuranas. In many Puranas these ranges called kula-parvatas are identified by the network of rivers which flow from them. Pariyatra, Riksha, Vindhya, Suktimat, Mahendra, Malaya and Sahya Mountains.


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