Lord Shiva offers to drink the poison but squeezes his throat tight to prevent the poison from entering the body. He directs them to Lord Shiva, as he is the only one who can protect them. Terrified with the spread of the poison, all the gods approach Lord Vishnu again. ![]() ![]() During the churning process, many things come out of the ocean including the halahala poison, which had the capability to wipe out the entire creation in the universe. Vasuki, the serpent, is made the churning rope and mount Mandara as the churning rod. The gods partner with the demons to combine their strengths for churning the ocean. The gods seek help from Lord Vishnu, who suggest them to churn the ocean to retrieve nectar that can help them become immortal and bring back the lost fortunes. Sage Durvasa once curses all the gods, leaving them powerless and depriving them of all the fortunes. Do you know how Lord Shiva got the name ‘Neelkanth’? There is a fascinating story behind it.
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