Mahadev thanks Nandi for training Kartikey. Nandi blesses Kartikey for respecting him. Mahadev asks Parvati to bless Kartikey to become a great warrior, but Parvati disagrees with him. Kartikey excels in Mahadev's test and receives his blessings. Tarakasur's army plots to fight against the deities. Lord Vishnu asks Mahadev to appoint Kartikey as the Senapati. Mahadev wants Parvati to take the decision. Parvati asks Kartikey to proceed for the war.