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In Hinduism, (Sanskrit: स्वर्ग) Svarga (or Swarga) is set of heavenly worlds located on and above Mt. Meru. It is a Heaven where the righteous live in paradise before their next reincarnation. Svarga is seen as a transitory place for righteous souls who have performed good deeds in their lives but are not yet ready to attain moksha, or union with God which requires punya (virtuous deeds) as well as abstinence from pāpa (sin). The capital is Amaravati and the entrance is guarded by Airavata. Svarga is presided over by Indra, a chief deva.

In Slavic religion Svarga is Heaven, the residence of god Svarog.

See also: Jumala, the thunder abode of the ruling deity of the Finnish pantheon.

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Jewish:	Gan Eden • Olam Haba
Islamic:	Jannah • Sidrat al-Muntaha
Latter-day Saint (Mormon):	Celestial kingdom • Terrestrial kingdom • Telestial kingdom • Spirit world
Ancient Greek:	Elysium • Empyrean • Hesperides
Celtic:	Tír na nÓg • Mag Mell
Norse:	Valhalla • Asgard
Egyptian:	Aaru
Indo-European:	Paradise • Svarga • The Summerland • Myth of Er • Fortunate Isles
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