Celestial choristers, of beautiful forms and complexion, usually seen in Hindu sculptures attendant on the deities.
Celestial genii tow'rd their king advance (So called by men) in heaven Gandharvas named, For matchless music famed.
Soon when the bands in lucid rows assemble, Flutes breathe, and citherns tremble.
SIR W.JONES, Ode to Indra .-- See Ramayana, l.

125.] [Footnote 21: p.5.l.7._the Serpents_.

The serpents are objects of reverence and veneration in India.

They are called Naga, not going; Uragas--breast-going.

Their residence is in Patala, though they are occasional visitants both of heaven and earth.