Agartha

Agartha is a mythical subterranean kingdom, a subject of esoteric and hollow earth beliefs. It is said to be located beneath the Earth's surface, accessible through secret entrances or portals in various locations around the world. These entrances are often described as being in remote or sacred places, such as the Himalayas, the Gobi Desert, or specific caves.

The concept of Agartha gained prominence in the 19th century, particularly through the writings of Alexandre Saint-Yves d'Alveydre, who described it as a hidden paradise ruled by a benevolent spiritual elite. He claimed to have learned of Agartha from a Tamil scholar and described its inhabitants as possessing advanced knowledge and a utopian society, living in harmony and peace.

Later, Helena Blavatsky, a founder of Theosophy, also incorporated Agartha into her teachings, linking it to a hidden spiritual hierarchy that guides humanity's evolution. Other writers and occultists have continued to explore and expand upon the myth, often associating Agartha with ancient civilizations or advanced alien races.

Beliefs about Agartha vary widely, with some seeing it as a literal place and others as a symbolic representation of inner spiritual realms or a collective unconscious. Despite its mythical status, Agartha continues to capture the imagination and appears in various forms of literature, art, and popular culture. There is no scientific or geological evidence to support the existence of Agartha or a hollow Earth.