The devas plus the asuras made a decision to get Amṛta (Ambrosia—the celestial honey of immortalily) by churning The ocean of milk. The Devas went to convey Mandara-mountain, to be used as the churning rod. Their endeavor was futile. The asuras produced a trial with the same final result. https://andrespcpbm.post-blogs.com/50174950/little-known-facts-about-23naga