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Where did snakes get their venom from?

According to Srimad Bhagavatam, as Lord Shiva was drinking the poison Halahala which emerged during the churning of the ocean, a little bit spilled from his hand. This became the venom in snakes and other creatures and also poisonous plants.

Which martial art is Sage Agastya associated with?

Sage Agastya is the founder of both Silambam and Marma-vidya.