All the deities ran from their abodes in Swarga Loka or heaven. Even Lord Vishnu escaped from Vaikuntha and Lord Brahma left Brahma Loka and took shelter in Kashi, along with the other gods. Kashi was then ruler by Viswanathar. Later Durasadan asura went to Kashi in search of the devas, but all the deities and gods had escaped to Kedaram by then. The gods decided to wait for the proper time to eliminate the demon. Then the gods and deities prayed to Lord Shiva for help and an incarnation of Lord Ganesha appeared out of the face of Goddess Parvati. This avatar of the elephant headed deity comprised of ten hands, five heads and Jada magudam with moon. He was named as Vakradhundar by Parvati, also known as Goddess Uma. She presented him with a Simha (lion) as his mount or vahana. Thus a fierce battle commenced between Lord Vakradhundar and the asura Durasadan. Eventually Ganesha took a gigantic form or Viswa Roopam and put his divine feet upon the head of Durasadan. As a consequence, all wickedness and sinful thoughts escaped from the demon's mind. Eventually Lord Ganesha appointed him the task of eliminating all evil and suffering from Kashi. Durasadan was placed at the feet of Vakradhundar performing his duties. |