Also
known as the ‘spectacled cobra’ due to spectacle markings on the
hood, the Indian cobra is a prominent species of venomous snake among
reptiles. In a country like India, the cobra is both respected and feared;
it occupies an important place in the Hindu mythology. Indian king cobra can
be seen curled around the neck of Lord Shiva in all the temples dedicated to
the very lord. Vishnu is also depicted reposing on the body of Sheshnag, the
sacred serpent with multiple cobra heads. Even more interesting is the
tradition of cobra-and-mongoose fight that still continues in many parts of
the country. For snake charmers in India, the cobra happens to be the ‘snake
of choice’.
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