Uchchaihshravas
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In Hinduism, Uchchaihshravas, is a seven-headed flying horse, created during the churning of the ocean. It is considered the best of horses, as prototype and king of the horses. Uchchaihshravas is oft
A seven-headed winged Uchchaihshravas with other treasures from Samudra manthan.
Samudra Manthana
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The Samudra Manthana is a major episode in Hinduism that is elaborated in the Vishnu Purana, a major text of Hinduism. The Samudra Manthana explains the origin of the elixir of eternal life, amrita.
The asuras (left) and devas (right) churn the Ocean of Milk.
Various scenes from the Samudra Manthana episode
Miniature of Samudra Manthana from Majapahit era in the Museum of Trowulan in Indonesia
Samudra Manthana in Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thailand