23naga - An Overview
Nāga as being the lesser deity of earth and water is widespread while in the Hindu period of Indonesia, prior to the introduction of Islam.The devas as well as asuras chose to get Amṛta (Ambrosia—the celestial honey of immortalily) by churning the sea of milk. The Devas went to provide Mandara-mountain, to be used given that the churning rod.