Ananta

See also: ananta

English
Lord Vishnu with consorts resting on Ananta-Sesha.

Alternative forms

Anantha

Etymology

From Sanskrit अनन्त (ananta, “endless”).

Proper noun

Ananta

  1. (Hinduism) One of the names of Lord Vishnu.
  2. In the Mahabharata, the serpent, or Vasuki, is the son of Kasyapa, through Kadru as her eldest son.
  3. A male given name commonly used in India.

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References
  1. Puranic Encyclopedia: a comprehensive dictionary with special reference to the epic and Puranic literature, Vettam Mani, Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1975, pp. 34-35.

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