Taking his ceremonial bath in the waters of the Gaṅgā and performing due rites, he worshipped Lord Viśveśvara, lord of the universe, accompanied by Pārvatī.
अथ प्रादुरभूच्छम्भुर्वरन्दातुन्तदर्षये ।। स्वपदासक्तमनसे दीनबन्धुस्सतांगतिः ।। १० ।।
In order to grant the boon to that sage whose mind was devoted to his feet, Śiva, kinsman of the distressed and goal of the good, appeared in front of him.