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  Vasuki - The King of Serpents - Indian Mythology   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Vasuki is a giant snake, the king of all serpents.
The most famous story in which Vasuki appears is the incident of churning the ocean of milk to obtain Amrit.
Vasuki was used as the rope with which mount meru was bound to churn the ocean.
members.cox.net /apamnapat/entities/Vasuki.html   (132 words)

  
 indian methology
Vasuki, the eldest of all Kadru's sons and the leader of the snakes was extremely worried about the curse that their mother had laid upon them.
Vasuki said, "Brothers, all of you know that we have been cursed by our mother and the onus is on us to find a solution to this problem that is staring at us.
Vasuki was perturbed by the impractical suggestions that were coming forth.
www.avadh.com /festivals/17.html   (675 words)

  
 Vasuki Definition / Vasuki Research   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Vasuki is a name synonymous with customer care.
Vasuki is the chief executive officer at the Delaware Solid Waste Authority.
Vasuki is the king of the nagas or serpents.
www.elresearch.com /Vasuki   (96 words)

  
 Vasuki Travels: India Tourism,chennai travels,chennai financial service,chennai international flights booking,hotel ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
We at Vasuki Travels offer a wide range of services, and facilities of highest standards in the industry, we have diligently tailored our services to suit your needs.
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For Vasuki Travels your interest and need is of prime importance and we see to that,it is fulfilled to your utmost satisfaction.
www.vasuki.com /page2.htm   (302 words)

  
 MantraOnNet.com:
Vasuki was used as a rope in ocean-churning.
So gods carried Vasuki to Lord Brahma and the lord asked him to marry his sister to saint Zart-Karu, as told by 'Aelapatr'.
Vasuki ordered all the snakes of oworld to locate 'Zart-Karu' and asked them to inform him about the saint's wish to marry his sister.
www.mantraonnet.com /9shrines/mansa.html   (838 words)

  
 Subramanya Tirtha
According to the Skanda Purana, Garuda was once hunting for snakes to devour and came across Vasuki hiding in a large cave (this cave is called ‘Biladvara’ and is close to the temple).
Striking Vasuki with his mighty wings and tearing at him with his sharp claws and beak, Garuda tried to kill him.
Owing to Vasuki’s strength however, Garuda became dazed by the poisonous vapors emitting from Vasuki’s mouth, as well as the luminous jewels on his hood.
www.gosai.com /chaitanya/pilgrimages/subramanya   (1463 words)

  
 The Mahabharata, Book 1: Adi Parva: Astika Parva: Section LIV
And perishing in that sacrifice, ye shall go to the region of the unredeemed spirits.' The Grandsire of all the worlds spake unto her while uttering this curse, 'Be it so,' and thus approved of her speech.
Vasuki, having heard that curse and then the words of the Grandsire, sought the protection of the gods, O child, on the occasion when the amrita was being churned for.
And all the gods, with king Vasuki, sought to incline Him who was born of the lotus to be propitious, so that the curse might be made abortive.'
www.sacred-texts.com /hin/m01/m01055.htm   (755 words)

  
 Building The Foundation For Tomorrow's Landfills
Vasuki and Higgins agreed that landfilling is the most cost-ef-fective disposal method.
Vasuki was the only panelist who considered solid waste authorities to be viable assets in the landfill arena.
Vasuki was elected international president of the Solid Waste Association of North America for two consecutive years (1991 and 1992) and has written 41 technical publications.
wasteage.com /mag/waste_building_foundation_tomorrows   (2688 words)

  
 Vasuki
Vasuki is one of the topics in focus at Global Oneness.
Achthna acthna (Sanskrit?) An invisible subterrestrial fire, sometimes causing volcanic eruptions, an "element in the life of the 'great snake' Vasuki, that according to Hindu mythology encircles the world, and by whose movements earthquakes may be produced" (BCW 7:283).
He lived with his wife Vasuki, famed for her remarkable loyalty and virtues, near modern-day Chennai.
www.experiencefestival.com /vasuki   (449 words)

  
 Srimad Bhagavatam, Bhagavata Purana Canto 8 Chapter 7: Sanskrit:
They coiled Vasuki around Mandara Mountain as a churning rope, and with great pleasure they endeavored to produce nectar by churning the ocean of milk.
Because of the strength of the demigods and demons, the ocean of milk was so powerfully agitated that all the alligators in the water were very much perturbed.
Because the demigods were also affected by the blazing breath of Vasuki, their bodily lusters diminished, and their garments, garlands, weapons and faces were flened by smoke.
www.srimadbhagavatam.org /canto8/Canto8-Sanskrit/chapter7.html   (3699 words)

  
 Guardian of the consumer...
Vasuki adds further that it will be our loss not his, if we do not take a receipt to avoid sales tax.
Vasuki Ramanan this is a Social Welfare Legislation.
Vasuki humorously points out that one cannot complain in a court that the drugs they used (which are banned by the government) did not give them the expected intoxication.
www.chennaionline.com /society/vasuki.asp   (968 words)

  
 Vasuki Ananthapadmanabha Swami Temple
Very near in the northern side of SRI KRISHNA MUTT, there is a small shrine of Sri Vasuki Anantha Padmanabha with a coveted history of 400 years fulfilling the wishes of all bhakthas with blessings for wealth, health and progeny.
Accordingly, on instructions of Sri Swamiji, Ayyanna Bhatta requested Sri Vasuki to move out and seek a suitable place for worship where a proper shrine would be built as assured by his holiness.
Paryaya Swamiji made arrangements for the pooja at that site and appointed Sri Ayyanna Bhatta Samaga to perform the pooja of Sri Vasuki and ordained the Lakshmi Koppala lands by Tamra Shashana to him and his future generations with instructions to this Samaga family to perform pooja to Sri Vasuki regularly forever.
www.udupipages.com /vasuki/vasuki.html   (575 words)

  
 The Hindu : Tamil Nadu News : Newly-wed woman dies in accident
The mini lorry coming behind ran over Vasuki and she died on the spot.
Vasuki and Srinivasan were going from her parent's house at Purasawalkam to his house at Radha Nagar, Chromepet.
The St. Thomas Mount police have registered a case under Section 304 A (accidental death caused due to negligence) of the Indian Penal Code.
www.hinduonnet.com /2004/11/23/stories/2004112315090100.htm   (329 words)

  
 India Vilas Kids Corner
Vasuki fastened himself around the mountain with his endless coils.
The gods, led by Vasuki, rolled the mountain to the shores of the ocean.
The demons and gods seized Vasuki, as he bade them, and pulling him forwards and backwards, they began to churn the ocean, together.
indiavilas.com /kidscorner/samudra.asp   (1738 words)

  
 Tarnetar :: Trineteshwar Mahadev Fair Surendranagar, Than , Chotila, Gujarat   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Small miniature shrines dedicated to the Snake -God have been built in Surendranagar and the adjoining place.
Vasuki Takshak - Shesh was the chief of the Naga-Sarp ancestory and Vasuki was the ancestral god of the royal Lakthar family of Than.
The Snake worship became prevalent ever since then and related rituals are performed to this day.
tarnetar.com /excursions.htm   (1254 words)

  
 The Mahabharata, Book 1: Adi Parva: Astika Parva: Section XXXIX   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
And Vasuki, the foremost of all gifted with strength, became the churning-cord.
And the gods, accompanied by Vasuki, addressed the Grandsire, saying, 'O lord, Vasuki is suffering great affliction from fear of (his mother's curse).
It behoveth thee to root out the sorrow, begotten of the curse of his mother, that hath pierced the heart of Vasuki desirous of the weal of his race.
www.sacred-texts.com /hin/m01/m01040.htm   (351 words)

  
 Ramayana1
One Gandharva said, "Vasuki is such a powerful strong snake, that when the Lord took incarnation as Matsya, he used Vasuki as a rope to tie the horn of that fish to the boat where Maharaja Satyavrata and the sapta-rishis were travelling.
So it was not just Vasuki, but Vayu had to work on both, the strength of Mount Meru and the strength of Vasuki.
So in that way he is strong." When Vasuki uncoiled after the sports, one rock was broken from Mount Meru, and it fell in the salt ocean.
www.geocities.com /visoka123/visoka/nectar/Ramayana1.htm   (3423 words)

  
 Himalayan Wanderers - Kedarnath & Vasuki Tal Trek
A gilded pinnacle tops the structure and the large gray steps of the temple have inscriptions in Pali or Brahmi.
Glistening blocks of ice float on its waters.
The lake is in the most beautiful setting with the Himalayan peaks close by.
www.himalayanwanderers.com /treks/kedar.htm   (142 words)

  
 Kedarnath Vasuki Tal,Trekking Kedarnath Vasuki Tal,Trekking tours Kedarnath Vasuki Tal,Garhwal,Uttaranchal,trekking ...
TourMyIndia offers travel information on Kedarnath Vasuki Tal,Trekking in Kedarnath Vasuki Tal,trekking tours in Kedarnath Vasuki Tal, trekking in India, other trekking tours in India,trekking Travel in India, trekking Tourism in India, information on trekking tours, specializing in trekking tours, treks in India, trekking, Indian treks.
Day16: Painya Tal - Vasuki Tal - The trail from here is generally downhill.
Day18: Vasuki Tal - Kedarnath - Proceed to the holy pilgrim centre of Kedarnath (3584m).
www.tourmyindia.com /treks/kedarnth_vasuki.html   (511 words)

  
 Jaratkaru - Sister of Vasuki - Indian Mythology   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Jaratkaru - Sister of Vasuki - Indian Mythology
She is the sister of the serpent Vasuki.
She married a sage, who was also named Jaratkaru.
members.cox.net /apamnapat/entities/Jaratkaru1.html   (55 words)

  
 Kedarnath- Vasuki- Tal, Trekking, travel guide to India, Trekking In India   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Kedarnath to Vasuki Tal is a continuous ascent along a goat track.
The final trek to the Vasuki Tal is downhill for a kilometer.
The Tal is about 1 km in radius and has clear glittering water.
www.indiantravelportal.com /uttranchal/trekking/kedarnath-vasuki-tal.html   (320 words)

  
 CGTalk - Indian Mythical short film
Vasuki : King of the snakes/nagas....and personal snake of shiva(one of the trinities..).....he abides in patala in the city called Bhogavati.......carries gem on his forehead.....in myths...the nagas are described as complete snakes..or part snake part human.......most of the other details are pretty common of nagas from every other regional myth.
in another myth.....garud chases vasuki..but vasuki seeks shivas help....shiva orders garud to spare vasuki and so garud walks away......
vasuki concept is still bein worked on.....so is the story board for the short...vasuki concept should be done in another day......
forums.cgsociety.org /printthread.php?t=185096   (975 words)

  
 Impromptu :: Main Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Anyone who watched today’s airing of apprentice saw the two teams develop an idea, either their own or an extension of a borrowed one.
Its important to innovate, but if the users are not appreciating the value then the innovation is a lost cause.
This survey found that 70 percent of Americans turn to the Internet for healthcare decisions; 60 percent said they also talk to their doctors.
vasukikasturi.blogharbor.com /blog   (4353 words)

  
 VASUKI TAL TREK - Hardwar- Kedarnath- Vasuki- Masar Tal (08 Days), Trek, trekking & expedition in Uttaranchal, ...
VASUKI TAL TREK - Hardwar- Kedarnath- Vasuki- Masar Tal (08 Days), Trek, trekking & expedition in Uttaranchal, Himachal, Leh & Zanskar
Millions of Pilgrims come to offer their prayers to Lord Shiva.
Trek to Vasuki Tal, at a height of 4135 mts., the lake is surrounded by high mountains and offers an excellent view of the Chaukhamba peaks.
www.skylarkadventuretours.com /kedar_vasukital.html   (141 words)

  
 Vasuki
N.C. Vasuki earned his Bachelor of Civil Engineering from the National Institute of Engineering at the University of Mysore in India and his Master of Civil Engineering at the University of Delaware.
Vasuki has been General Manager, Chief Executive Officer, Delaware Solid Waste Authority since 1976.
Many of the projects that he has worked on have also received awards.
www.ce.udel.edu /alumni/vasuki.html   (168 words)

  
 SWANA - The Solid Waste Association of North America
As part of his Presidential Programme Proposal for 2004-2006, Vasuki‘s “overriding goal” is “to make ISWA so attractive that membership in some ways becomes ‘obligatory’ for anyone in the industry…”
I am pleased that SWANA will have the opportunity to play such a strong role in the truly global challenge of managing our solid waste in only the most environmentally and economically sound ways.”
N.C. Vasuki, P.E., DEE, is currently Chief Executive Officer for the Delaware Solid Waste Authority and previously served as SWANA President for two terms in 1992 and 1993.
www.swana.org /sections/communicate/pr_viewdetail.aspx?pressId=127   (385 words)

  
 Culture Course-vol1/Tiruvalluvar-(page1)
One day Vasuki was drawing water from a well.
Vasuki left the rope and bucket half way down the well.
The rope and the bucket hung in mid-air!
www.hindubooks.org /culture_course/book1/tiruvalluvar/page1.htm   (52 words)

  
 Alibris: S. Vasuki
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www.alibris.com /search/books/author/S._Vasuki   (84 words)

  
 KHATLING TREK - Hardwar- Uttarkashi - Kalyani -Khatling- Vasuki Tal (July-September, 16 Days), Trek, trekking & ...
KHATLING TREK - Hardwar- Uttarkashi - Kalyani -Khatling- Vasuki Tal (July-September, 16 Days), Trek, trekking & expedition in Uttaranchal, Himachal, Leh & Zanskar
Hardwar- Uttarkashi - Kalyani -Khatling- Vasuki Tal - Hardwar (16 Days)
15 Kms / 9 Hr Trek to Vasuki Tal via Mayali Pass (5400 mts), Panyatal and Teental with packed lunch.Dinner and overnight in Camps.
www.skylarkadventuretours.com /Khatling_sahasratal_trek.htm   (255 words)

  
 The Doctor Search - Radhakrishnan Vasuki MD - 978-345-1700   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
The Doctor Search - Radhakrishnan Vasuki MD - 978-345-1700
We offer several ways to find a doctor.
Name: Radhakrishnan Vasuki MD Address: 104 Whalon St Ste 2A Fitchburg, MA 01420
www.the-doctor-search.com /doctor-info-1568207/Radhakrishnan-Vasuki-MD   (48 words)

  
 Vasuki Wins Award; NAPCOR Makes Promotions
CEO of the Delaware Solid Waste Authority, Dover, has received the 1999 Roy S. Weston Award from the Philadelphia-based Journal of Solid Waste Technology and Management.
The award, presented at the 15th Annual International Conference on Solid Waste Technology and Management in Philadelphia in December 1999, recognized Vasuki for his commitment to landfill research and his involvement in solid waste organizations.
Earlier in 1999, Vasuki also awarded an honorary fellowship from the British Institute of Wastes management, Northampton, England.
wasteage.com /mag/waste_vasuki_wins_award/index.html   (382 words)

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