The Churning of the Ocean (Samudra Manthan) - Puranic Detail
(Puranic Event)
Devas and Asuras churn the ocean using Mount Mandara and serpent Vasuki to obtain Amrita. Many divine treasures emerge including Lakshmi and the moon, alongside the deadly Halahala poison which Shiva consumes.
Devas and Asuras churn the ocean using Mount Mandara and serpent Vasuki to obtain Amrita. Many divine treasures emerge including Lakshmi and the moon, alongside the deadly Halahala poison which Shiva consumes.
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Significance
Demonstrates the importance of balance, perseverance, and the divine's role in sustaining order and managing cosmic challenges.