"Shesha" meaning in English

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Proper name

Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Shesha
  1. (Hinduism) One of the primal beings of creation, a many-headed snake who holds all of the planets of the universe on his hoods and constantly sings the glories of Vishnu. Wikipedia link: Shesha Tags: Hinduism Categories (topical): Hinduism, Mythological creatures Synonyms: Sesha
    Sense id: en-Shesha-en-name-70AYmRkG Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Alternative forms

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