Then the blessed Śarva, Lord of all lords and bearer of the bull-banner, recollected his divine gaṇas. At the very moment Rudra entered his mind, all the lords of the gaṇas appeared before him. Each one was awe-inspiring, endowed with a thousand hands and bearing a thousand weapons, their might and readiness evident. These great-souled, three-eyed beings—honored even by the gods—radiated with the brilliance of millions of fires at the end of time. Their crowns were formed of matted hair, and their faces were fierce, adorned with fangs, ever-awakened and pure. Countless in number, they were themselves lords of hosts, noble and innumerable, arriving there filled with joy. As they approached, they sang, ran, and danced, their strength resounding through the heavens. They played loud instruments with their mouths, their music echoing in all directions. Riding in chariots, upon elephants, horses, lions, and monkeys, they ascended celestial vehicles adorned with golden designs, the splendor of their procession dazzling to behold. Their arrival was accompanied by the thunder of drums, mridangas, and a host of other instruments—panavas, anakas, gomukhas, patahas, and single-skin drums. The air vibrated with the sounds of bheris, murajas, loud kadindimas, mardalas, flutes, veenas, and the various resonances of cymbals. Darduras, strikes of cymbals, kacchapas, and panavas added to the symphony as these great yogis entered the divine assembly. These mighty lords of hosts, rulers among gods and lords, bowed reverently before the god and goddess. With folded hands, they spoke: “O Lord, God of gods, Three-eyed one, Bull-bannered, for what purpose have you summoned us, O radiant one? Command us. Shall we dry up the oceans, or slay Yama and his attendants? Shall we destroy the son of Death, Death himself, or the Lotus-born as one would slay beasts? Shall we bind Indra with the gods, or Vishnu with the wind? Shall we, in our wrath, bring the demons and their hosts? Whose terrible calamity shall we enact today at your command, or whose festival shall we celebrate for the fulfillment of all desires?” To these honored lords of hosts, the Lord, worshipping them in turn, addressed the gathered millions: “Hear now why you have been summoned, for the welfare of the world. Listen with focused minds and do what must be done, without hesitation. This Nandi is our son, lord of all lords—a Brahmin, a leader, and your prosperous commander. By my command, all of you, esteemed ones, anoint him as your commander, the great yogi, the master.” Thus instructed, all the hosts conferred among themselves and replied, “So be it.” They brought forth the necessary items for the consecration. A divine seat was crafted for Nandi, made of jambunada gold, splendid and enchanting, resembling Mount Meru itself. It was not formed from a single pillar but shone with the brilliance of fine gold, adorned with hanging garlands of pearls and radiant precious gems. Pillars of beryl supported the pavilion, which was enclosed by networks of tinkling bells and embellished with exquisite jewels, facing all directions. Within this auspicious pavilion, they arranged the excellent seat, placing before it a footrest gleaming with blue sapphires. On either side, two vessels filled with supreme water, their rims circled by lotuses, were set for the washing of feet. A thousand water vessels—of gold, silver, copper, and clay—filled with water from every sacred place, were brought forth. Divine garments, fragrances, armlets, earrings, a crown, and a necklace were provided. The great-souled Brahma, the supreme lord, gave a parasol with a hundred spokes and a yak-tail fan. Another fan, radiant with conch necklaces and fair limbs, and yet another, shining like the moon with a golden handle and splendid yak-tail, were offered. Airavata, the noble elephant, and another elephant were worshipped, and Vishvakarma crafted a golden crown. Divine, spotless earrings, the best thunderbolt weapon, a golden thread, and two armlets were presented. Many other diverse and precious items were brought from all sides by the Ganapas, esteemed by the gods, without hesitation. Then the gods, including Indra, those led by Narayana, the sages, the blessed Brahma, and the nine Brahmas all assembled. All the worlds with their gods arrived joyfully, and when all were present, the blessed supreme lord instructed Pitamaha, the Grandfather, to perform the necessary rites. Pitamaha, the blessed one, acted as commanded. With deep concentration, Brahma performed all the rites of consecration, worshipping and anointing Nandi. Vishnu, then Shakra, and the guardians of the worlds likewise anointed the lord of the gaṇas, following the prescribed manner and Shiva’s command. The sages praised, and the ancestors, led by the great ones, also offered their adoration. As the praises resounded, Vishnu, lord of all worlds, with joined hands upon his head, bowed and uttered words of victory. All the leaders of the hosts, the gods, and even the asuras, together with Brahma, praised and consecrated Nandi at that time. There, by the command of the supreme lord, the marriage of Nandi was performed, and the goddess, daughter of the Maruts, named Suyaśā, became his wife.