Hinduism - Wha tIS The Kurma Avatar?

 

The avatar of Kurma is the deity Vishnu's second avatar, or incarnation, is known as the Kurma avatar.

He takes the shape of a tortoise and assists the gods in churning the Ocean of Milk in order to attain the nectar of immortality (amrta).

Avatar of the Tortoise may be found here.


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