Sūta said: Vīrabhadra created splendid lords of Gaṇas born of his hairs. Accompanied by them the valorous Bhadra mounted the chariot of which lord Brahmā was the charioteer. He then set out to Dakṣa’s sacrifice. The leaders of the Gaṇas with their different weapons followed him in aerial chariots splendid all round. The yard of the sacrifice was near Gaṅgādvāra[1] on the splendid and charming peak of the Himālayas. O brahmins, the famous and splendid holy centre Kanakhala[2] was that spot. This lordly Vīrabhadra was sent by Parameṣṭhin (i.e., lord Śiva) in order to destroy it. At that time there were portentous calamities indicating fear of danger to the world.