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After
getting the boons thus, she continued her meditation. Siva
desiring to test her steadfastness, released and diverted the flow
of Ganga waters to the very place, of her doing penance under the
mango tree. Freightened by the unexpected onrush of torrential
floods, she clung to Siva's image and prayed soulfully for
protection. Pleased with her devotion, Siva admitted her back
into Kailas and granted the boon of reunion. At the request of
Parvathi, he agreed to stay permanently with the name of
Ekambaranath near the mango tree, where she did penance. That
sacred tree is found existing even today receiving due worship
by theists and tourists too. No visitor misses to include this
in the itinerary list.
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