Accompanied by the sounds of paṇava and other instruments, all of them played loudly, as Mahādeva (Śiva) danced in the evening after the destruction of Dakṣa's sacrifice.
Dancing with various Aṅgahāras, in accordance with the rhythm and beats, the Gaṇas, including Nandī and Bhadramukha, observed the Piṇḍībandha and imitated the dance.
The Piṇḍīs are named based on their specific forms, with the Piṇḍī of Śiva being Vṛṣa, the Piṇḍī of Nandī being Paṭṭisī, and the Piṇḍī of Śakra (Indra) being Airāvatī.
The Piṇḍī of Śakra (Indra) is Airāvatī, the Piṇḍī of Manmatha (Kamadeva) is Jhaṣā, the Piṇḍī of Kumāra (Kārtikeya) is Śikhī (peacock), and the Piṇḍī of Śrī (Lakṣmī) is Ūlu (owl).