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Vasuki

वासुकि
Also known as: Vāsuki, Nagaraja, Serpent King

About

King of serpents (Nagas). Used as the churning rope during the Samudra Manthan (churning of the ocean). Resides in the netherworld (Patala). Associated with poison, sacrifice, and the churning of the cosmic ocean.

Attributes

Serpent kingChurning ropePoisonSacrificePatala

Symbols

SerpentHoodGemChurning rope

Associated Mantras

Om Vāsukaye Namaḥ

Festivals

Naga Panchami

Scriptures

PuranasMahabharata

Regions Worshipped

Pan-India

Iconography

Giant serpent with multiple hoods, often adorned with jewels. Sometimes depicted with a human torso and serpent lower body.