Anantnag (Kashmiri: / /Anatng/, meaning abode of springs and lakes), (An-ant=un-ending, Naga=Springs) a city and a municipality in Anantnag district in the state of Jammu & Kashmir, India. Anantnag is regarded as the commercial and financial capital of the valley of Kashmir. It is also the largest business and trading center of the valley. The district as well as its headquarter city are called by same name. According to ancient mythological stories, the name Anant Nag is given to the place because Lord Shiva during his journey to Amarnath cave left all his valuables on the way and Anant Nag was the place where he is supposed to have left countless number of serpents residing on him.The city finds its place in the Bhagavadgita that says "I am Ananta Naga" It is also well mentioned in ancient Naga and Pichash cronicals of ancient aboriginals of the valley.It was also known as Kashyapteshwara in ancient times linking it to the mythology of Rishi Kashyapa.Regarding this...
