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 Varuṇa.

A somewhat detailed description of the palace is given in the Vidhurapaṇḍita Jātaka.

References
  1. 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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