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The Concept of the Galaxies in Indian Astronomy
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In Indian mythology, what is the name of the galaxy that is believed to be the abode of Lord Vishnu?
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Milky Way
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In Indian mythology, the Milky Way is known as the "Akash Ganga" or "Heavenly River" and is considered to be the abode of Lord Vishnu, the supreme deity of the Vaishnava tradition.