Axis mundi refers to Earth's axis between celestial poles in geocentric systems. In ancient astronomy, it represents planetary spheres' rotation axis
Pushkar is located 10 km northwest of Ajmer in Rajasthan. Mentioned in ancient texts dating to 1st millennium. Under Muslim rule from 1192 to 1712 CE. Rebuilt after Aurangzeb's destruction of Hindu temples
Amaterasu is the chief deity of the Shinto pantheon. She is the daughter of Izanagi and sister of Tsukuyomi and Susanoo. Her name means "great august deity who shines in heaven"
Early Christian monasteries were groups of huts near holy figures. Anthony the Great established first true monastic community in Egypt. Saint Pachomius laid foundations for organized coenobitical life in Egypt. Coenobia communities developed with common living arrangements
Inanna was the Sumerian goddess of love, war, fertility, and agriculture. She was known as the "Queen of Heaven" and protected kings in battle. She descended into the underworld, challenging Ereshkigal's rule. She received divine decrees (mes) from Enki
Mt. Fuji is Japan's tallest mountain at 3,776 metres. Located on Honshu island, 100 kilometres from Tokyo. Consists of three distinct volcanoes with five lakes. Last erupted in 1708 CE, with 17 recorded eruptions between 781-1708