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Kurma ('Tortoise'), is an Avatar of Lord Vishnu. Originating in Vedic literature such as the Yajur Veda as being synonymous with the Saptarishi called Kasyapa, Kurma is most commonly associated with the story of the churning of the Ocean of Milk, referred to as the Samudra Manthan. Kurma is the second Dashavatara.

Wonderful way for children to become absorbed in the pastimes of the incarnations of the Lord.