| Himavanta | |
|---|---|
| Created by | Phra Yali Thai |
| In-universe information | |
| Type | Legendary Forest |
| Location | Mount Meru (fictional) |
| Locations | Anodard Pond, Mount Krailas |
| Characters | Kinnaree, Kinorn, Phaya Krut, Phaya Naga, Ramad, Gabillapaksa, Wanekamphu, Kodchasri, Sukrontee, Macha-Mangorn |
Himavanta[a] is a legendary forest, also called Himmanpan Mountain, which is said to be located in the Himalayas. Himavanta appears in a piece of Thai literature called Traibhumikatha[b] which explains that Himavanta is a forest where many diverse mythical creatures such as Phaya Naga,[c] Phaya Krut,[d] and Kinnaree,[e] spirits or even gods and goddess reside.
The mythical Nariphon tree[f] that is often mentioned in Thai folklore is also said to grow here. The story of Himavanta and the explanation of the three existing planes were written by the philosopher-king of Si Satchanalai,[g] Phaya Lithai.[h] Since the Himavanta forest relates to Buddhist cosmology, it profoundly influences beliefs, cultures and artworks in the Buddhist and Hindu religions, among others.
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