Adishesha
Adishesha, also known as Adi-Shesha or Ananta Shesha, is a prominent serpent deity in Hinduism. The name combines adi meaning “first” or “prime” with Shesha, and Ananta emphasizes eternity. He is regarded as the king of all nagas and the foremost serpent in the cosmic order.
In Hindu cosmology, Adishesha lies in the primordial ocean, upon which Vishnu rests. His many hoods are
Adishesha is described in various Puranic and other scriptures as a son of Kashyapa and Kadru, and
In art and temple iconography, Adishesha appears as a vast serpent with multiple heads, sometimes shown with