In ancient times, the sages gathered together, believing they had encountered fire, and each performed penance as they wished at that sacred place. From this intense devotion, a wondrous birth occurred: the six-faced one was swiftly born, emerging through the opening of the hip. At this miraculous event, all the women, fearful of the sages, grew anxious. The newborn, possessing six faces, united with the six and ascended to the summit of the White Mountain. His manifestation was gradual: on the first day of the bright fortnight, he appeared; on the second day, he was made complete; and by the fourth day, with all his limbs perfected, the six-faced one, now bearing twelve eyes, stood fully revealed. His radiant brilliance, both white and coppery, illuminated the three worlds. The gods assembled, and Brahma himself performed the consecration of the divine child according to the sacred rites. Gauri appointed the peacock as his vehicle, and the Krittikas, desiring a son, nurtured him with care. Armed with the spear, he was honored and anointed by the army of the gods. This glorious son is known by many names: Gangeya, Kartikeya, Guha, Skanda, the son of Uma, Kumara, and bearer of the spear—among sixteen names that celebrate his greatness. Thus was born Mahasena, the mighty destroyer of demons. In ancient times, he was consecrated, adorned, and his matted locks were arranged. Having received consecration and weapons from Maheshvara, Mahasena was entrusted with a sacred task: “O son, you must protect the cause of harmony for Indra.” When the great festival arose among the ocean of proud attendants, Shankara assigned names to them according to their food designations. Those who desired the banyan fruit became known as the mothers of the banyan. Others, obtained by Shambhu for the play and consumption of Paulas, were also named. The sight of all these mothers was considered auspicious, capable of dispelling the influence of malignant beings. Armed with the spear, Mahasena, the great vow-holder and commander of the gods, restored the prosperous kingdom, cleared of all obstacles, to Indra. Having slain the lord of the demons, this mighty son of the Ganges brought peace to the worlds. Then, O Vyasa, Bhogavati, the realm of the serpents, was split open by the spear. All the sacred places on earth and those within the oceans were revealed, and among them, Koṭitīrtha was declared supremely holy in the three worlds. One who bathes at Koṭitīrtha and beholds Koṭīśvara Shiva attains great merit. A man devoted to his ancestors who performs śrāddha there gains blessings for his forefathers. Whatever offerings are made at Koṭitīrtha for the sake of the ancestors, or whoever donates a milch cow at that sacred place, receives merit equal to the number of hairs on the cow’s body and in its lineage. Whoever sees the bearer of the spear—Mahasena—on the full moon or new moon, or enters the waters at Koṭitīrtha, earns supreme merit. Especially, a man devoted to his ancestors who releases a bull there gains rewards surpassing even the giving of a hundred Kapila cows. Even those who bathe in a simple pond at Koṭitīrtha, with controlled senses, become honored like forefathers. Whoever offers, at night, the oil-named oblation for the mothers is blessed. And one who bathes in Vishnu’s pond during the months of Caitra or Phālguna is freed from all sins and attains Vishnu’s world. Thus, the story of Mahasena’s birth, consecration, and the sanctity of Koṭitīrtha stands as a beacon of divine blessing and ancestral honor in the three worlds.