This detailed painting by Vivek Kumavat depicts Lord Vishnu in his Kurma avatar, the second of his ten avatars, taking the form of a turtle to support the universe during the churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan). Vishnu stands atop the cosmic turtle, Kurma, holding his symbolic attributes: the conch shell, the lotus flower, the mace, and the discus. The artist uses vibrant colors and intricate details to portray this important mythological event.