After imparting his divine words, the blessed Hara—Śiva himself—vanished from sight, leaving those assembled in awe of his presence and teachings. Thus concluded the glorious account of the Candrodbheda Tirtha, a sacred place whose greatness had been extolled in the Arbudakhanda of the Prabhasa Khanda within the vast Skanda Mahapurana. Now, the narrative turned to another hallowed site: the very spot where Gauri, renowned for her virtue and celebrated among people, had performed her austerities. It was said that merely beholding this place could free a person from sin, and even hearing of its sanctity bestowed liberation from all wrongdoing. The question arose—what was the wondrous cause for such greatness? Long ago, Gauri was engaged in deep penance. The gods, led by Indra, became aware of her devotion and gathered together. They deliberated anxiously: “If the seed of the three-eyed one—Śiva—should fall in the field of Gauri, for the destruction of that offspring, we must intervene.” With this resolve, they set out for Mount Kailasa. Upon arrival, the hosts of gods, having deceived those present, sent Vayu, the wind god, to deliver their message to Bhava, Śiva: “You must not produce offspring.” Vayu swiftly reached the great lord and stood before him, conveying the gods’ request. Overwhelmed with profound shame, Śarva—Śiva—became silent. Gauri, afflicted by intense sorrow at this interference, cursed the dwellers of the heavenly realms: henceforth, they too would be deprived of offspring. Because the wind had arrived at this secluded place, Gauri, absorbed in her husband’s wrath, sighed deeply. Yet, yearning for a son, Gauri undertook severe austerities, mastering her speech, body, and mind. Together with Indra and the other gods, she approached the sacred spot. Śiva, now filled with modesty, came to her side. Gauri declared, “Having obtained a son, I will depart and remain at his side, O lord of the gods.” Understanding her resolve, the god himself appeared. Śiva spoke to Gauri: “By granting sight and by speaking, O beautiful-faced goddess, you have been released before the proper time; union has been ended. Therefore, a son will be born to you, arising from your own body. Take your own bodily impurity, in whatever form, O queen of the gods.” Among the hosts of gods and especially among the demons, this pronouncement was made. Thus addressed by the three-eyed one, Gauri was satisfied. When the fourth day arrived, she, Śivā, bathed and, by Hara’s command, created Vināyaka with four arms. By Śiva’s words, Vināyaka regained life at that moment and became renowned among all mortals. He was worshipped by the inhabitants of the three worlds and known as Vināyaka. The gods rejoiced, devoted to the Goddess and her happiness. They declared, “This son of yours, O Goddess, shall be foremost among us all.” The beautiful peak of the mountain, sanctified by Gauri’s service, became supremely holy. Those who bathe in its waters, especially with focused mind on the bright third day of Māgha, are blessed. Having spoken thus, all the gods returned to their own abodes. Thus ended the chapter on the greatness of Īśānī Peak, in the Arbuda Section of the Prabhāsa Book of the Skanda Mahāpurāṇa. And it is told that, in ancient times, the world-creator Brahmā himself placed his foot upon this hallowed ground, further sanctifying the place with his divine presence.