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nagas - story of Mucalinda - On leaving the foot of the Ajapala banyan-tree he drew near to where the Mucalinda tree was and, having drawn near, he again sat cross-legged for seven days. [Now at that time a great cloud appeared out of season, and for seven days it was rainy, cloudy weather, with a cold wind. Then issued Mucalinda, the serpent-king, from his abode, and enveloping the body of The Blessed One seven times with his folds, spread his great hood above his head, saying, - from long Buddha life story

see art & faith pg174

B. descending from Tavatimsas

see pic arty/script/folds [off scriptures - palm leaves]