Mahadev assures Parvati that Lord Brahma will be successful in organising "Dashashwamegh Yagya" for the welfare of Kashi. Ripunjay boasts of his power after he succeeds in performing the yagya. Parvati worries about Ganesh's visit to Kashi. Ripunjay punishes his son, Shatrunjay, for seizing the property of a merchant. Ganesh disguises himself as Dhundiraj to build Ripunjay's trust in the deities and Mahadev. Ripunjay seeks Dhundiraj's help regarding Kashi. He felicitates Dhundiraj.