Divine Realm of the Mahabharata
Kshira Sagara
क्षीरसागर
Site of the Samudra Manthan, the churning of the ocean narrated in the Adi Parva's Astika story.
Kshira Sagara: Site of the Samudra Manthan, the churning of the ocean narrated in the Adi Parva's Astika story, located at coordinates 15.00°N, 70.00°E.
Key Facts
| Type | Divine Realm |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit name | क्षीरसागर |
| Coordinates | 15.00°N, 70.00°E |
| Significance | Site of the Samudra Manthan, the churning of the ocean narrated in the Adi Parva's Astika story. |
About Kshira Sagara
The cosmic Ocean of Milk, churned by the devas and asuras with Mount Mandara as the rod and Vasuki as the rope. From its depths rose the amrita, Lakshmi, Dhanvantari, and the deadly halahala poison.
Why it matters: Site of the Samudra Manthan, the churning of the ocean narrated in the Adi Parva's Astika story.
Rulers and Custodians
- Varuna
- lord of the waters
On the Map
Kshira Sagara
Kshira Sagara sits at 15.00°N, 70.00°E.
View on the full mapEvents at Kshira Sagara
- Kadru and Vinata's WagerYear -990Kadru and Vinata make a wager about the color of the divine horse Ucchaihshrava's tail. Kadru wins by deceiving Vinata, making her a slave.