The divine tortoise incarnation of Lord Vishnu, symbolizing stability and endurance
The divine tortoise incarnation of Lord Vishnu, symbolizing stability and endurance
The divine tortoise incarnation of Lord Vishnu, symbolizing stability and endurance
Kurma is the second avatar of Lord Vishnu in Hindu mythology, where he took the form of a tortoise to help the gods and demons churn the ocean of milk, known as the Samudra Manthan, to obtain the nectar of immortality, Amrita. This avatar represents the power of stability, endurance, and the ability to navigate through challenging situations.
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