Shri Mahalasa Narayani Prasanna!
The
Glory of Shri Mahalasa Narayani
One: Churning of the Sea
| Shri
Mahalasa Naryani's story is considered to be directly related to the story
of Samudramanthan or the Churning of the Sea, according to the Bhagwat
Purana.
The Gods and the Asuras (Demons) churned the sea to get back the treasures which got immersed in the sea due to Sage Durvasa's curse. During this churning process emerged the fourteen ratnas (treasures), including Amrut (nectar of life) which could make anyone who drinks it immortal. There was a fight between the Gods and Asuras. In order to help the Gods, Lord Vishnu had to take the avatar (incarnation) of Mohini or Enchantress. She was so beautiful that the eyes of all Asuras got riveted on her face. In the meanwhile, she distributed Amrut to the Gods and nothing was left for the demons. Shri Mahalasa is another name for Lord Vishnu's Mohini Roopa! |
 The idol of Shri Mahalasa is seen in all her finery... |