Sūta said: Viṣṇu then went beyond those excellent cities (one within the other) the fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth. Then he reached the highly-splendid city of Śiva. It was perfectly circular and very splendid, stationed on the auspicious peak of Kailāsa. It was adorned with, lofty mansions resembling the sphere of the sun. In different quarters it contained crystal Maṇḍapas and splendid platforms made of gold and different jewels. The ornamental gateways were adorned with different kinds of jewellery and many jewel-studded Sarvatobhadras (temples with openings on all the four sides). There were twentyeight fort walls of different forms and shapes. There were side doors and main doors in the interstices of the quarters, all firmly built and of diverse kinds. There were hidden apartments and houses. There were splendid abodes of Guha. O highly blessed ones, they were built in the rural model and other types. There were charming pearls too. The divine abodes of the leaders of Gaṇas were full of rubies. There were many splendid flower gardens of various shapes with sandal trees in them. There were many lakes and tanks with golden, rows of steps. They were frequented by swans that had been defeated by the gaits of women. The tanks had divine and nectarine water and the water fouls (Kāraṇḍas), peacocks, cuckoos and ruddy geese heightened their splendour. There were thousands of Rudrakanyās (virgins) who were bedecked in all ornaments, who were adepts in conversation and elocution, who stooped down due to the weight of their heavy breasts, whose eyes were roving due to inebriation and who were engaged in singing and playing on instruments. There were groups of dancing nymphs. The lakes contained full blown lotuses difficult of access even to Devas. There were excellent birds of all kinds. There were the womenfolk of Rudras lustrous as rubies, engaged in aquatic sports. There were groups of women engaged in amorous festivals of great elegance. They were passionately fond of rural notes and strains of music. On seeing these things in the abode of lord Śiva the great lord of Devas stood in surprise.