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# Astronomical Avataras
Amongst the nine *varsas* in Jambudvipa, all of them except Bharata-varsa are considered heavens on earth (*bhauma-svarga*) meant for the material enjoyment of highly pious entities. Each of the nine *varsas* has a predominating deity in a particular form, to whom the residents offer heartfelt prayers with profound meaning.
Amongst the nine *varsas*, Bharata-varsa, which can be understood in one sense as India, and in another sense as the total area inhabited by human beings, is particularly special. The heavenly realms afford so much material enjoyment that one becomes oblivious to spiritual pursuits. The hellish planets are so disturbing that souls are overwhelmed with the struggle for survival. Bharata-varsa, the most balanced realm, is so ideal that even the demigods pray to take birth there, since it affords one the best opportunity to purify their existence and return back to Godhead.
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