Airport Art - Take Two

Last time I was in Thailand, I wrote about the large demons outside of the gates.  Well this time, I walked in and faced a huge scene from mythology.  Here is the transcript of the plaque, also a few pictures and comments:

This scene depicts the Vishnu Kurmavatara and the churning of the Milk Ocean.  The naga (king of the serpents), Vasuki, is curled around the mountain Manadara.  Visnu, incarnated in the form of a great turtle, supports the mountain on his back.  Deva (demigods) and Asuras (demons) pull on the naga’s body to churn the water of the ocean for thousands of years in order to produce the nectar of immortality, Amrita.  From the churning, numerous opulent items are produced, including Dhanvantari carrying the pot of Amrita.  In the end, the cooperation between the Devas and Asuras is shattered.  The Devas fulfill their plan of acquiring all Amrita, disperse the Asuras out of Heavan to the Underworld.

The demons.

I don't know who this guy is - he's on top of the mountain.

The demigods.

Vishnu

This is more than just art, it is actively maintained by having the offerings changed as this lady is doing out to keep them fresh.