Kartikey vows not to fight with anybody without Mahadev's permission, even if he has to sacrifice his life. He becomes tormented on being called a murderer by Mahadev. Following Mahadev's instruction, Parvati goes to cheer up Kartikey. On Shukracharya's suggestion, Tarakasur's father assigns Mahishasur to kill Kartikey. Mahishasur comes to kill Kartikey, but he sees Parvati and becomes fascinated by her beauty.