The world of the नागस् or पाताल . वासुकि is its chief. [mh-1-127-60 ] Mahābhārata • Ādi parva . There is a pond in नागलोक and a drink of its water bestows the strength of a thousand elephants. [mh-1-127-68 ] Mahābhārata • Ādi parva . पाताल is thousands of miles away from earth. Its area exceeds a thousand योजनस् , and it is surrounded by magnificent forts studded with gems. The steps at the entrance of the fort are also decorated with gold and gems. There are beautiful gardens, fountains and singing birds in पाताल . Its outer doors are hundred योजनस् in length and five in width. [mh-14-58-37 ] Mahābhārata • Āśvamedhika parva .