Image: Vishnu Kurmavatara and the churning of the milk ocean (3260164288)
Description: This scene depicts the Vishnu Kurmavatara and the churning of the Milk Ocean. The naga (king of serpents), Vasuki, is curled around the mountain Mandara. Vishnu, incarnated in the form of a great turtle, supports the mountain on his back. Devas (demigods) and Asuras (demons) pull on the naga's body to churn the water of the ocean for thousands of years in order to produce the nectar of immortality, Amrita. From the churning, numerous opulent items are produced, including Dhanvantari, carrying the pot of Amrita. In the end, the cooperation between Devas and Asuras is shattered. The Devas fulfull their plan of acquiring all Amrita and disperse the Asuras out of Heaven to the Underworld.
Title: Vishnu Kurmavatara and the churning of the milk ocean (3260164288)
Credit: Vishnu Kurmavatara and the churning of the milk ocean Uploaded by Fæ
Author: Roger Price from Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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