Devas and Asuras churned the cosmic ocean for Amrit, the nectar of immortality. Lord Vishnu, as Kurma, stabilized the churning rod, Mount Mandara. Shiva consumed the deadly poison Halahal.

This multi-headed serpent is depicted as the divine couch for Lord Vishnu, floating on the cosmic ocean of milk. Shesha’s significance extends beyond his physical depiction; he symbolizes cosmic ...

Lord Vishnu, revered in Hindu mythology, manifested in ten avatars (Dashavatara) to restore cosmic balance and vanquish ... During the churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan), Kurma balanced ...

Vishnu takes the form of a boar to rescue the Earth (Bhudevi) from the demon Hiranyaksha, who had dragged it into the cosmic ocean. Varaha lifts the Earth out with his tusks. Key Value ...