Vasuki Indicus is the Guardian Serpent of Lord Shiva’s Neck

Vasuki Indicus

Vasuki is the heavenly serpent that clings to Lord Shiva’s neck in Hindu mythology. He is a strong Naga (serpent king) who is important in Hindu mythology, particularly in relation to the ocean’s churning (Samudra Manthan). Many people are curious about the existence of Vasuki, his size, and whether any fossil evidence of him exists. The mythical and scientific facets of Vasuki Indicus are examined in this blog.

The Story of Vasuki :

According to legend, Vasuki Indicus is a member of the Naga race and the son of Sage Kashyapa and Kadru. Hindu mythology states:
His mother, Kadru, was the mother of all serpents (Nagas) and one of Sage Kashyapa’s wives.
Shesha (also called Ananta), Vasuki’s brother, is said to support the entire universe on his hood.
Takshaka, another well-known Vasuki brother, is well-known for his part in the Mahabharata.
Respected as a celestial being, Vasuki is frequently shown encircling Lord Shiva’s neck, signifying strength and dominance over malevolent forces.

The Role of Vasuki in Hindu Mythology

A Vasuki’s performance in Samudra Manthan, or the churning of the ocean, is among his most well-known parts. In this case:
To churn the ocean and recover the Amrita (nectar of immortality), the Devas (gods) and Asuras (demons) required a rope.
The Vasuki was proposed by Lord Vishnu as the churning rope.
Although Vasuki consented to be employed, he suffered as the ocean’s churning spewed poison (Halahala).
Lord Shiva became known as Neelkanth as his neck turned blue after he took this lethal poison to rescue the world.
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Vasuki Indicus Size and Length

This is the largest known madtsoiid, with an estimated body length of 10.9–15.2 meters (36–50 feet). Vasuki would be the longest snake ever found based on the upper bounds of the length estimates.