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With the help of a mighty and long serpent the churning process began at the surface.

From one side the gods pulled the serpent, which had coiled itself around the mountain, and the demons pulled it from the other side.

As the churning process required immense strength, hence the demons were persuaded to do the job – they agreed in return for a portion of Amrit.

Finally with their combined efforts ( of the gods and demons ), Amrit emerged from the ocean depths.

All the gods were offered the drink but the gods managed to trick the demons who did not get the holy drink.