Mahadev's Sacred Serpent Revealed: The Deadly Spectacled Cobra

• The snake adorning Lord Shankar's neck is identified as the Spectacled Cobra.
• This cobra species is unique for the eye-like, spectacle-shaped pattern on its hood.
• Known as Gehuvan in India, it's one of the 'Big Four' most venomous snakes responsible for many bites.
• Its widespread presence across India leads to frequent encounters with humans.
• The Spectacled Cobra's neurotoxin venom requires immediate medical attention within 30-45 minutes of a bite.

Why It Matters: Mahadev's sacred snake is the Spectacled Cobra (Gehuvan), a highly venomous and common Indian snake.