In the Agni Purana, the churning of the ocean of Milk takes place after the curse of the sage Durvasas (on Indra), due to which 'the celestials [Devas] were deprived of all their prosperity' and being defeated by the Asuras, seek refuge with Hari. In this account of the Samudra manthan, poison (Halahala) is generated by the churning which is drunk by Shiva. Vishnu later assumes the form of a 'beautiful damsel' (Mohini) to trick the Asuras into giving away the Ambrosia (Amrita). Requested by Shiva, Vishnu again assumes the Mohini form, causing Shiva to behave 'like a mad man' with lust before 'knowing her as illusory' (3). Focusing on temple construction, prayer, and worship, other details include: