Patala Loka is the lowest of the seven netherworlds in Hindu
religion. This city below the surface of earth was built by Maya and is
occupied by serpent chief or important Nagas. The glittering gems on the hoods
of the Nagas light up the place.
Stories about Patala Loka are mentioned in the Srimad
Bhagavad Purana, Skanda Purana, Brahmanda Purana, Kurma Purana and other Hindu
scriptures.
As per Skanda Purana a rare murti of the Hatkeshwara form of Shiva is found in Patala Loka.
As per Skanda Purana a rare murti of the Hatkeshwara form of Shiva is found in Patala Loka.
As per Brahmanda Purana, dharmic people who visit Patala
Loka are received by the daughters of the serpent chiefs and are entertained
with music. During their stay, they are provided with divine elixir which helps
the person to regain strength and vitality. The person will then have a strong
and powerful body.
It is said that Sage Narada who had visited Patala Loka
commented that Patala was more enjoyable that the heaven of Indra.
At the end of the cycle of creation, Patala Loka is also
destroyed. It appears again during the next cycle of creation.
Famous stories about Patala Loka –
King Bali was pushed to the Patala Loka by Vishnu.
There is also a famous demon named Patal Ravana