In the sacred region, the god Kaṇṭeśvara ever bestows blessings upon his devoted followers. Those who come to him find themselves shielded from fear—no harm arises from planets, spirits, or ghosts in his presence. In this place, the fierce blind demon’s blood is swiftly consumed, signifying the triumph of divine power over evil. Shankara, the compassionate lord, assures Shakra, “Do not fear, for here you are safe.” The gods themselves, along with Gandharvas, Siddhas, Vidyadharas, and serpents, sing praises to this sanctum. Anyone who worships the Lord of gods here receives the fruit equal to that of the grand Ashvamedha sacrifice. Such a devotee is transported to Shiva’s realm, riding in a majestic vehicle drawn by lions. In a fierce battle with the Mothers, a certain being met swift destruction, yet the divine Mothers attained supreme satisfaction—except for the one born from Shiva’s forehead, who remained unsatisfied. Meanwhile, the powerful Andhaka seized the north-facing trident. Because of this, O sage, he became renowned throughout the world as Mahāvināyaka. Every month, on the fourth day, the twice-born who worships Ganesha receives special blessings. At that time, a drop of sweat fell from Shiva’s forehead onto the earth, and from this, in the region of Avanti, a son of the earth was born, his body glowing red. Brahma, after praising this being with many names, placed him among the planets. The linga established by Brahma, attended by divine hosts and Gandharvas, stands as a place of liberation—one who beholds Aṅgāreśvara there is freed from all sins. Rituals must be performed diligently, ensuring all four offerings are complete. These offerings should be made of jaggery cakes, accompanied by red cloth; another should be filled with sesame and rice; the fourth and fifth prepared with northern roots. These rites are for Kuja, for Lohitāṅga, and for the one among the planets, born from Shiva’s forehead and from the womb of the earth. This god, with a blazing coal-like hue and the luster of smooth coral, was born in Avanti, brought forth by Shiva upon the earth. Thus, on the fourth day, O best of sages, Bhauma (Mars) is worshipped. Whoever passes away at this time attains heaven for as long as fourteen Indras reign. Then, from Cāmuṇḍā, blood appeared and her face shone brilliantly, black as the end of time, with fierce teeth and lips. Terrible in form, her roaring voice thundered, swelling with wild cries. Upon her enraged mouth, she placed the tip of a skull. As she drank, the lord of the demons became emaciated, his body weakened and powerless, and the Dānava was rendered blind. Overcome by intense fear, he sought only to save his life. With hands joined in reverence, his body bristling with hair, he praised the god—the lord of the gods, the master, the cause of the worlds. He extolled the praiseworthy Śiva, adorned with the crescent moon, the cause of worldly existence and the refuge at the end of time. “I seek refuge in that Śaṃkara,” he declared, the one whom yogis, free from delusion and darkness, with minds devoted in single-pointed concentration and desires renounced, ultimately attain. Śiva, who always bears the pure crescent moon, shining with rays, bound upon his head with the celestial river, is thus adored by all.