Stone Carving of a Naga

In Hindu and Buddhist traditions, the Naga is a revered serpent-like being linked to water, fertility, and protection. This stone carving depicts the Naga’s intricate scales and sinuous form, symbolizing its role as a guardian of treasures and sacred spaces. Commonly found in temples and shrines, such carvings represent the connection between earthly and divine realms, reflecting cultural beliefs in nature’s protective and life-giving powers.