Feb 28, 2025
Snakes and serpents have always been an important part of Hindu beliefs and mythology. From Gods who protect against snake bites, to Snakes that are coiled around the Gods, in their service. Here we mention 9 snakes from Hindu mythology.
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The deadly serpent who poisoned the Yamuna river during Lord Krishna’s time is Kalia. It is said that Lord Krishna danced on the head of Kalia to subdue him and made him surrender.
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Sheshnag, the mighty serpent on whom Lord Vishnu sleeps and rests is the Sheshnag. He is considered the king of all nagas and is said to hold the entire universe on his hoods.
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Padma is one of the lesser-known Serpent kings and is believed to be a part of Ashtanagas, the 8 great kings.
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Ulupi, a Naga princess, is a unique serpent as she marries Arjuna, the victor Pandava in Mahabharat. It is believed that Ulupi rescued and revived Arjuna, and they also had a son together.
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Manasa is the serpent goddess who is worshipped for protection against snake bites and diseases. She is shown as a peaceful and helping figure, with a serpent crown on her head, and another serpent as her seatrest.
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Another famous Naga king in Hindu beliefs is Karkotaka. He was a powerful serpent and also has a temple dedicated to him in Uttarakhand.
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Pingala is a lesser-known but important part of the serpents in Hindu beliefs. He is also often described as the Chief of the Nagas.
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The serpent who bit a King, Takshaka was famous as the snake who bit King Parikshit, leading to his death. He was a powerful snake and was both feared and respected.
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Another famous serpent in Hindu beliefs is Vasuki, the snake of Lord Shiva who is wrapped around his neck. Vasuki was also used as the churning rope during Samudra manthan.
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