Character · Nāga
Ananta
Endless serpent; bed of Vishnu
Bhagavata PuranaSheshaSheshaSeshaAdi SheshaAdishesha
Endless serpent; bed of Vishnu
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Ananta (Shesha) is the foremost Naga, son of Kashyapa and Kadru. He supports the worlds and serves as Vishnu's couch.
Primary sources
- Bhagavata Purana · Skandha 5 · ch. 25
- Bhagavata Purana · Skandha 6 · ch. 6
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