Kathāmṛta - 133 - The Story of the Bṛhatkathā-śloka-saṅgraha
Early next morning they heard a resounding thunder in the cloudless sky. When the sages turned to Divākaradeva questioningly, he said, ‘This is the sound made by the kettle drums in the air-chariots. Since it’s coming from inside, it sounds like thunder. Here comes our master now, lo behold!’ The sky acquired a tinge of gold as if it were enveloped in the colours of rainbow and lightning. Then, several air-chariots glowing with hues of an array of precious stones became visible. The emperor’s chariot landed right in front of Kāśyapa’s hermitage.