Patala

Also known as Patal, Underworld

thumb|upright|The legs of the god Vishnu as the [[purusha depict earth and the six realms of Patala. The feet rest on Shesha.]] thumb|upright|Nagas are believed to live in the lowest realm of Patala, called Naga-loka. In Indian religions, Patala (Sanskrit: पाताल, IAST: pātāla, lit. that which is below the feet), denotes the subterranean realms of the universe – which are located under the earthly dimension. Patala is often translated as underworld or netherworld. Patala is described as more beautiful than Svarga (subtle dimensions, loosely translated as heaven). Patala is described as filled w