The churning of the ocean releases halahala poison. As it spreads, living beings are endangered and the gods seek Shiva’s protection on Kailasa. Moved by their distress, he decides to drink it.
Shiva drinks the poison
The churning of the ocean releases halahala poison. As it spreads, living beings are endangered and the gods seek Shiva’s protection on Kailasa. Moved by their distress, he decides to drink it.
Bhavani knows his power and agrees to his decision. Shiva gathers the poison in his palm and drinks it. His throat turns blue, and the world is spared from the spreading poison.