Carving of a Naga and Nagini

Sanctuary Terrace, Konarak

Just underneath the panel illustrated on the previous page, a naga and nagini intertwine, flanked by surasundaris. The workmanship and detail of the carving, and indeed the entire enormous terrace, is outstanding; every square inch of the surround is covered by precisely etched vegetal motifs and delicately pierced stonework.