Turning into Kurma the divine turtle, Vishnu supports the cosmic churn on his back. Devtas pay homage to him and the churning of the waters begins. Gods hold Sesha Naag's tail and the Danavs grab his neck while the churning starts. The ocean froths and fumes and kalkuta poison rises form it. On Vishnu's request Shiv collects the lethal fluid and drinks it. Soon goddess Laxmi emerges from the waters. The Danavs and Devtas wish to possess her and are ready to go to war for her. She pleads with Vishnu who directs her to Brahma. He intervenes and gives Laxmi the right to choose her husband.
