A peep into the myths and traditions of India reveals its importance. The nuances of Indian mythology always seem to lead to the number seven. The enigmatic charm of this number comes from the fact that it is associated with many Indian concepts. According to Indian mythology, lord Vishnu resides in the seven hills of Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh. It also speaks of the seven sages or the Saptarishi of the ancient Vedic times who evolved into the constellation Ursa Major.
Many Indian myths revolve around the seven seas and seven continents.
Apart from this, ancient lore describes the seven auras, seven vital places and seven chakras or energy centers of the human body. It also delves into the seven lives and seven cosmic rings or cycles that shaped creation. Legends talk about the fourteen spheres-seven swargas or heavens and seven patalas or hells. These are related to the material as well as the mental realms of the human mind. Added to this, Indian traditions emphasize the custom of saath phere or seven rounds around the holy fire taken by the bride and groom.