23naga - An Overview
The devas plus the asuras made a decision to get Amṛta (Ambrosia—the celestial honey of immortalily) by churning the sea of milk. The Devas went to bring Mandara-mountain, for use as the churning rod. Their attempt was futile. The asuras made a trial with the similar final result. The Bhūtagaṇas (Guards) of Śiva also created a vain endeavor