Where does Rikki tikki find the eggs?

In "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi," the young mongoose Rikki-tikki discovers the eggs in the garden of the family he protects. They are hidden in a nest located in the burrow of the cobras, Nag and Nagaina. Rikki-tikki finds the eggs while planning to confront the cobras and protect the family from their threats. The discovery of the eggs becomes a pivotal moment in his battle against the snakes.