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Shesha Naga

शेष नाग
Also known as: Śeṣa Nāga, Ananta, Ādiśeṣa, Cosmic Serpent

About

The king of serpents who serves as the couch of Vishnu. Supports the entire cosmos on his thousand hoods. Represents eternity, infinity, and the foundation of existence. Often depicted with Vishnu reclining upon him.

Attributes

EternityInfinityFoundationCosmic supportVishnu's couch

Symbols

Thousand hoodsSerpentCosmic oceanVishnu

Associated Mantras

Om Śeṣāya Namaḥ
Om Anantāya Namaḥ

Festivals

Naga Panchami

Scriptures

PuranasBhagavata Purana

Regions Worshipped

Pan-India

Iconography

Giant serpent with a thousand hoods, floating on the cosmic ocean. Vishnu reclines upon him. Sometimes depicted with human form holding a serpent.