Karna’s Nagastra: Tirunelveli’s Epic Warrior

This dynamic 3D model is a faithful recreation of a celebrated sculpture from the Nellayappar Temple in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu—a temple with origins dating back to 946 CE under the Pandya king Veerapandiyan. Expanded by the Cholas, Hoysalas, and Vijayanagara Nayaks, the temple’s rich history is etched into its ornate halls. The original sculpture vividly captures Karna during the Nagastra Prayoga, holding the serpent Ashwasena in his right hand, ready to unleash him upon Arjuna. Karna is adorn