Also known as kroncha this fifth island is known as Zuhal in Arabic,
kewan in Persian and Sanichar or Shani in Hindi. It is extremely far from the
Sun. Due to greater distance from the Sun and, in turn, mild reflection of Sun
light makes water bodies quite transparent while the land in the bottom looks
reddish. The area of the island is double of Kuch Dweep. It is surrounded by
Kshir Sagar (ocean of milk) with a height of 16,000 yojan. Squatting on the
mountain amidst the island Goradji pleasantly keeps a watch over all islands.
According to Vyas the island has seven divisions and seven mountains such as
Bhujan, Urpbarnan, Nand and Nandan, Seven rivers like Vedyacharika, Tirthrati,
Basti and Rupvati by drinking whose water people here are bestowed with
spiritual virtue. Dwellers of the island worship Yamraj. People here have
longer life, greater physical strength and virility.
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