KURMA AVATAR: THE TORTOISE INCARNATION OF LORD VISHNU – A DETAILED EXPLORATION

In Hindu mythology, Lord Vishnu is revered for his ten principal incarnations, known as the Dashavatara. Among these, the Kurma Avatar holds a special place as the second incarnation, where Vishnu took the form of a giant tortoise. This avatar plays a pivotal role in one of the most important cosmic events—the Samudra Manthan, or the Churning of