[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Physical](https://indike.org/pramana/inp) › [Artefacts](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact) › [National Museum, New Delhi](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact.nm) › Nagamuchlinda # Nagamuchlinda Railing pillar showing human figures and Naga Muchlinda . An octagonal pillar from a stupa showing the five-hooded naga king Muchlinda guarding the seat of the Buddha. Below the hood, is the legend Mucharido nago , whereas along the right edge is the record of Maha?yasa? , who donated this pillar. - **Kind:** artefact - **Date:** 200–101 BCE - **Place:** Pauni (20.7900, 79.6330) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact.nm.l-77-1](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact.nm.l-77-1) · Pramāṇa