The word "Kurma" refers to a turtle , hence Kurma avatar means incarnation of Sri Vishnu as turtle. When the devas and asuras (demons) were churning the Ocean of milk in order to get Amrita (the nectar of immortality), the mount Mandara they were using as the churning staff started to sink and God Vishnu took the form ...Read more
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The word "Kurma" refers to a turtle , hence Kurma avatar means incarnation of Sri Vishnu as turtle. When the devas and asuras (demons) were churning the Ocean of milk in order to get Amrita (the nectar of immortality), the mount Mandara they were using as the churning staff started to sink and God Vishnu took the form of a tortoise to hold the weight of the mountain.
Details of Sri Kurma yantra :-
- Metal - Copper
- Size - 3 inches x 3 inches
- Weight - 25 to 30 grams approx.
- Benefits - Represents Sri Vishnu 2nd avatara among 10 avataras ie Kurma avatara
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