When the head of the king of Kashi fell inside the city, the inhabitants were surprised at this strange phenomenon. But the king’s son found out that Krishna was responsible for this and prayed to Mahadeva. When as a result of the yajna Mahadeva appeared before him, the son begged. “Please create a demon that will kill Krishna, my father’s murderer.”

Mahadeva agreed and created such a demon from the fire of the yajna. This demon arrived in Dvaraka wishing to kill Krishna. Flames issued out of its mouth and its hair was also like fire. Krishna flung his sudarshana chakra at the demon. The demon turned and ran, but wherever the demon went, the chakra followed. Finally, the demon arrived in Kashi. But the chakra followed it there and burnt up the entire city. All the kings, servants, horses, elephants and cattle there were burnt.

Having achieved its purpose, the chakra returned to Krishna.