Sheshnag Lake is located in Anantnag District in Jammu and
Kashmir in India. It is an important holy spot on the way to Amarnath Cave. The
story of origin of Sheshnag Lake is associated with Shiva.
Legend has it that Goddess Parvati wanted to know the secret
of immortality of Shiva. Shiva chose the Amarnath Cave to reveal the secret. On
his way to the cave with Goddess Parvati, Shiva released the snakes that are
his ornaments here. The place where Shiva released his snakes later came to be
known as Sheshnag Lake.
The snakes on Shiva symbolizes ego. Shiva abandoned it third
on his way to Amarnath cave.
Shiva had first abandoned Nandi and then his matted locks
and crescent moon.