It is considered to represent the abode of the deity. This reinforces the impression of being in a heavenly abode. The Goddess once invited the Trimurti to her celestial abode. The Mahabharata mentions the Vindhyas as the "eternal abode" of Kali. He focused on the revelations of Gunatitanand Swami as Swaminaryan's divine abode and choicest devotee. The Hindus consider the mountain to be the abode of Lord Shiva. The candi was designed to mimic Meru, the holy mountain the abode of gods. Yet worthy men abode in the place until ten thousand were slain. The abode of the Devas is Dyuloka. I wander homeward, to my abode! These centers emerged as the abode of Dharma. The jinn share, due to their intermediary abode both angelic and human traits. The lake is also supposed to be the summer abode of the hamsa. Kali returned to his abode as well. Thus, from one thing to another, I abode with him till mid-night.