Jalandhar performs Vrinda's funeral. He tries to kill Parvati, but stops on recalling about Vrinda. Shukracharya apologises to Mahadev for supporting Jalandhar. Mahadev becomes impressed with Shukracharya's ideology and blesses him to be known as Shukrawar, the fifth day of the week. Jalandhar becomes tormented on seeing Vrinda's ashes and vows revenge on Mahadev. Mahadev allows Kartikey to lead the army against Jalandhar in the battle. Kartikey challenges Jalandhar to fight with him.