23naga - An Overview
The devas and the asuras decided to get Amṛta (Ambrosia—the celestial honey of immortalily) by churning the sea of milk. The Devas went to carry Mandara-mountain, for use as being the churning rod. Their endeavor was futile. The asuras produced a trial with the same consequence. The Bhūtagaṇas (Guards) of Śiva also produced a vain try. On t