Bhogavati
In Hindu mythology and Buddhist mythology, Bhogavatī (Hindi: भोगवती, literally "peopled by snakes" or "delightful") is the subterranean capital of the Nagas in the Nagaloka region of Patala.[1] The place is also called Putkari.
Buddhism[]
Bhogavatī appears in Buddhist tradition as a palace in the Nāga world. It is the residence of the Nāga King .
A somewhat detailed description of the palace is given in the Vidhurapaṇḍita Jātaka.
References[]
- ^ Gopal, Madan (1990). K.S. Gautam (ed.). India through the ages. Publication Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India. p. 78.
- A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology & Religion by John Dowson
- Indian Serpent Lore or The Nagas in Hindu Legend and Rt by J. Vogel.
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