Stone carving of three-headed serpent among relics found during excavation in Lakkundi

Excavation in the ancient village Lakkundi of Gadag district entered the 13th day on Friday.

While Friday’s excavation did not yield any relics, a live snake was sighted and captured by the staff before the start of the work.

The development, however, spread the story of a “snake guarding a treasure” at the site, a belief which is in circulation from time immemorial.

Thursday’s excavation yielded some relics and a few parts of bones.

Prominent among the relics found were a stone slab with a carving of a three-headed serpent having a crown. A terracotta token was also found.