India Discovers Vasuki Indicus: The Largest Known Snake from the Eocene Period Read on to learn about it and also to learn who Sri Vasuki Naga really is. In a remarkable discovery , Prof Sunil Bajpai and Dr Debajit Datta of the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee found the fossil of a serpent in Gujarat that may have been the largest snake ever to exist on Earth. Named Vasuki Indicus , after the king of snakes in Hindu mythology (Vasuki) and its location (Indicus for India), this madtsoiid snake from the warm Eocene period is estimated to be even larger than the previous record-holder, Titanaboa. This discovery reinforces India's status as a land with one of the highest levels of biodiversity in the world. Interestingly, the scientists involved chose to name the snake after Sri Vasuki Naga , a prominent figure in Hindu mythology. Sri Vasuki is known for being the serpent adorned by Lord Shiva around his neck and for his role as the rope in the churning of the great ocean (Sag
In India, the worship of Sri Viswakarma, the divine architect and Lord of Engineers, holds a special place in the hearts of those in the engineering profession. Every year, on the auspicious occasion of Viswakarma Jayanti, engineers put down their tools and dedicate their time to honor and venerate this divine figure as they celebrate their celestial patron. Sri Viswakarma: The Embodiment of Creation and Cosmic Principles Sri Viswakarma represents the very essence of creation and the fundamental principles that govern the universe. His name itself holds profound meaning – 'Viswa' signifies the world/universe, while 'Karma' represents the total of actions and their consequences. Together, 'Viswakarma' embodies the collective karma of the universe. As the divine architect, Sri Viswakarma is the ultimate engineer, the one who shapes and constructs the world itself. The Importance of Cause and Effect in Engineering At the core of engineering lies the principle of