The 10 Avatars of Vishnu
By Subhamoy Das, About.com Guide
Koorma (the tortoise) Avatar
Koorma (the tortoise) Avatar
Temple Sculpture at CR Park Kalibari, New Delhi
Tortoise that supports the churn of the ocean to obtain treasures dissolved in the ocean of milk. One of the ten avatars of Vishnu that appeared in the Satya Yuga.
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