Let us now recount the sacred events as they unfolded at Kurukṣetra, upon the banks of the holy Sarasvatī. The wise and noble ones gathered with a singular purpose: to consecrate Ṣaṇmukha, the illustrious son of the gods, at this place of great merit. They declared, “Let us anoint Ṣaṇmukha at Kurukṣetra, on the Sarasvatī, so that he may slay the fierce Mahiṣa and the exceedingly dreadful Tāraka.” With Kumāra, the divine child, they journeyed to Kurukṣetra, accompanied by hosts of sages and celestial beings. All made earnest efforts for his consecration, joining their powers and prayers. The ceremony began with auspicious herbs, and those of a thousand forms, especially those that exude gum, were used to anoint Ṣaṇmukha. The air was filled with sacred music: the lords of the Gandharvas sang melodious hymns, while the Apsarases danced with grace and joy. Out of deep affection, the mother of Ṣaṇmukha repeatedly lifted the child onto her lap, showering him with kisses upon his head. She radiated with the brilliance of Aditi, the mother of the gods, as she once did for Indra. Many divine beings came forth to offer their gifts and attendants to Ṣaṇmukha. Pāvaka, the Kṛttikās, and Kuṭilā the illustrious, bestowed upon him four Pramathas, warriors equal in valor to Indra. The fourth among them, Kumudamālin, chief among the mighty, was especially renowned. All the foremost deities, led by Brahmā, brought their own Pramathas: Saṃkrama, Vikrama, and Parākrama. Candra, the moon god, gave the precious jewel Vasumaṇi, while the Aśvins offered Vatsanandina. The elements contributed three attendants—Kunda, Mukunda, and Kusuma. Pūṣan gave Pāṇityaja and Kālaka, both of great strength. The exalted Vindhya presented Atiśṛṅga as an attendant. The ocean bestowed Saṃgraha and Vigraha, and the Nāgas gave Jaya and Mahājaya. Vāyu, the wind god, provided Ghāsa and Atighāsa as attendants. Aṃśumān gave five Pramathas, including Tālapātra, Nāḍijaṅgha, and six other loyal attendants. Mitra contributed Suvrata and Satyasandha, O best of twice-born. The Yakṣas gave fifteen Gaṇas to Guha: Ekākṣa, Kunaṭī, Cakṣu, Kirīṭin, and Kalaśodara among them. From the Mandākinī river came Nanda; from the Vipāśā, Priyaṅkara. Sauśikī offered Mārjāra, and the Gautamī gave Krathakrauñca. Bhīmarathī presented Bhīma, and Sarayū gave Vegāri. The great river gifted Citradeva, and Citrā bestowed Citraratha. Dhūtapāpā gave Jambūka, and Veṇā offered Śvetānana. For the sake of power, Kāñcanā gave Kanakekṣaṇa. Dhūtapāpā also gave Mahārāva and Karṇā, who shone like coral. Viśālā and Sarasvatī together gave the hosts called Yajñabāhu, including Karāla, Sitakeśa, Kṛṣṇakeśa, and Jaṭādhara. Among others were Somāpyayana, Ugra, and Devayājina. The Kṛttikās gave their son Kūrmagrīva and five others. The sages themselves contributed five attendants of the form of a lump. The holy place Pṛthūdaka gave Cāṣavaktra and Jambūka, while Kanakhala offered his own host named Pañcaśikha. Mānasa contributed Sarvauñjasa, Māhiṣaka, and Piṅgala. Somatīrtha gave Vasudāmā, and Prabhāsa gave Nandinī. Thus, surrounded by a multitude of divine attendants and blessed by the offerings of gods, sages, and rivers, Ṣaṇmukha was consecrated with great reverence and joy at Kurukṣetra, prepared to fulfill his sacred mission.