The geographical descriptions in the Vishnu Purana are systematic touching almost all branches of modern Geography. It attempts to assess the geographical knowledge of our ancients with respect to their methodology, approach and accuracy in relation to the system of Modern Geography. The work has eight chapters. The first chapter provides an exhaustive introduction to the conceptual background of Puranas as well as the subject matter of geography. The second chapter is 'Concept of the Universe' dealing with Universe in terms of its origin, shape, size, etc. of the solar system. The third chapter deals with the concept of the earth in terms of its nomenclature, shape, size as mentioned in Visnu
Purana. The fourth chapter deals with concept of atmosphere. The fifth chapter describes seven insular dvipas and seven samudras. The sixth chapter deals with the regional account of the Puranic Jambudvipa with respect to her nine Varsas, major mountains, major rivers and lakes. The seventh chapter concerns with the regional account of Puranic Bharatavarsa. The last chapter contains the summary and conclusions of the entire work.