The Devas plus the asuras chose to get Amṛta (Ambrosia—the celestial honey of immortalily) by churning the sea of milk. The Devas went to provide Mandara-mountain, for use as the churning rod. Their attempt was futile. The asuras created a trial with the exact result. The Bhūtagaṇas (Guards) of Śiva https://128.199.208.170/