Shesha

Shesha, also known as Sheshanaga, is a mythical serpent in Hindu mythology, often depicted as a massive multi-headed serpent serving as the bed of the god Vishnu.

Shesha, also called Ananta Shesha, is an iconic figure in Hindu mythology, depicted as a giant multi-headed serpent (usually with five or a thousand heads). According to legends, Shesha is one of the principal Nāgas (divine serpents) and is often seen as a bed or throne upon which the god Vishnu rests in the cosmic ocean. He is also considered a symbol of eternity, as his name Ananta means "infinite" or "eternal."

Sacred texts describe Shesha as the king of the Nāgas and the son of the sage Kashyapa and his wife Kadru. He is also the brother of many other Nāgas, including Vasuki, another famous mythical serpent. Shesha is often associated with stability and the support of the universe, as he holds the worlds on his countless heads.

According to myths, Shesha is sometimes coiled around Mount Meru, supporting the planets and stars. In some stories, he is also described as having children, the most famous being Lakshmana, the brother of Rama in the Ramayana, who is considered an incarnation of Shesha.