Plakṣadvëpa () is one of the seven dvipas envisioned in Hindu cosmology. The word literally refers to 'the land of fig trees' where is the Sanskrit name of the fig tree, and means 'island' or 'continent'.
The Brahma Purana describes Plaká¹£advëpa as a paradise 100,000 yojanas wide, possessing seven main mountains and seven main rivers. The mere mention of the latter has the ability to "dispel sins altogether", and "the people of the region drink waters thereof and feel delighted". At the centre of the continent is a colossal fig tree, which gives the region its name. Its ruler, MedhÃÂtithi, had seven sons, à ÂÃÂntabhaya, à Âià Âira, Sukhodaya, ÃÂnanda, à Âiva, Ká¹£emaka and Dhruva, who rule sub-kingdoms on the continents. Its inhabitants are described as living for 5,000 years, who live lives of perfect health and happiness as prescribed by their dharma. Societally, the text asserts that the four varnas of Plaká¹£advëpa are the ÃÂryakas, Kuraras, Viviá¹Âsas and BhÃÂvins, respectively equivalent to the Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas and Shudras of Jambudvipa. The primary religion of Plaká¹£advëpa is said to the worship of Krishna in the form of Soma.
The description of Plakṣadvëpa in the Vishnu Purana is similar to the Brahma Purana. The text additionally claims that its long-lived and virtuous inhabitants live in the company of gods and gandharvas.