all my sins and remain in the proximity of Lord Shiva." Parvati blessed him and made him the
Gana of Shiva who became famous as Bhringi.
6.20.5 The Origin of Marut Ganas
Narad asked Pulastya about the battle which Indra fought with the demon at Malay Mountain. Pulastya
replied- "Andhak's followers- Maya and Taar tried to enter Pataal loka after being defeated by the
deities. While they were passing close to the Malay Mountain, they decided to live there being
enchanted by its natural beauty. The caves of Malay Mountain were inhabited by sages who were Lord
Shiva's devotees. The demons started causing obstacles in the rituals performed by the sages. When
Lord Shiva came to know about this, he instructed Indra to go to Malay Mountain and help the sages.
Indra went to Malay Mountain and successfully drove out the demons from there.
Narad again asked Pulastya as to why Indra was also known as Gotrabhit. Pulastya narrated...