The fossils of this colossal snake species were named after the massive mythological Lord Shiva’s serpent Vasuki. According to the researchers, these snakes lived around 47 million years ago in ...

Researchers gave it the name Vasuki indicus after “the mythical snake king Vasuki” in Hindu mythology, who is often depicted as wrapped around Shiva’s neck. A team of researchers from the ...

Analiza Pathak February 26, 2025 7:27 PM IST Researchers gave it the name Vasuki indicus after "the mythical snake king Vasuki" in Hindu mythology, who is often depicted as wrapped around Shiva's ...

Scientists chose the name after “the mythical snake king Vasuki, who wraps around the neck of the Hindu deity Shiva,” said Datta, of the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee. Fragments of ...

With an estimated length of 36 to 50 feet, Vasuki Indicus rivaled Titanoboa, the largest known snake, and may have weighed around 2,200 pounds. This ancient snake thrived in warm temperatures of ...

Lord Shiva, one of the principal deities of Hinduism, has many names—Mahadev, Neelkanth, Bholenath, and Rudra. Among them, one of his most sacred names is Pashupatinath, which means 'Lord of Animals.' ...

Vasuki Indicus is believed to have been one of the largest snakes ever, with an estimated length ranging from 11 to 15 meters. The snake belonged to the extinct madtsoiidae family and had a broad ...