[1] According to the Brahma Purana, the ocean known as Kshira Sagara is surrounded by Shakadvipa, which is described to be twice the size of Kraunchadvipa, another island.
The sovereign of the island is called Bhavya, and he is mentioned as having seven sons, offering each a region of the land: Jalada, Sukumara, Kaumara, Maṇīcaka, Kusumottara, Modaka, and Mahadruma.
The seven mountains that exist on this island are Udaya, Jaladhara, Raivataka, Shyama, Ambikeya, Astikeya, and Kesari.
The Magas are the Brahmanas, the Magadhas are the Kshatriyas, the Manasas are the Vaishyas, and the Mandagas are the Shudras.
The seven sacred rivers that flow through this island are stated to be Sukumari, Kumari, Nalini, Renuka, Ikshu, Dhenuka, and Gabhasti.