DHOOMRAVARNAVTAR ABHIMANASURANASHAKAHA|
AKHUVAHANA AEVASO SHIVATMA TU SA UCHCHATE||

Meaning:- Dhoomravarna this incarnation of Lord Ganesha slayed Abhimanasura. He is Shivbramha himself and his vehicle is the Mouse.

One day Brahmaji conferred upon the Sun God the name of Karmadhyakesha. On getting and assuring powers he became an egoist and at that time he sneezed. Thus with the result of this sneeze Ahantasura was born.

He went to the Guru of all demons named Shukhracharya and taking the Ganesha Mantra he practiced penance for thousands of years. Seeing his faith and penance Ganesha appeared before him and blessed him. He asked a boon so that he could dominate over the Trilok and be invincible, inconquerable.He returned to his Guru and Shukracharya appointed him as king of the Asuras.He married the daughter of Pramadasura and started leading a happy life.

After consulting his Guru and his army he got out to conquer the world. He with his might and blessings acquired total control over the Triloka. All the Sages, gods as a result hid in the mountain caves and forests. There was anarchy all over and all the religious activities were stopped.

The helpless Gods consulted Lord Vishnu and Shiva and on their advise started worshipping Lord Ganesha. After one thousand year of penance Lord Ganesha was pleased and blessed them. Lord Ganesha maintained himself in form of Dhoomravarna . The Lord sent Narad Muni as a messenger to Ahantasura . Narad advised him to give up all these sinful deeds but Ahantasura was not ready to do so.

Seeing the obstinate nature of Ahantasura Dhoomravarna became angry and threw his Ugrapash (noose) on the army of Ahantasura. As a result the entire army perished. Helpless Ahantasura went to consult Shukracharya who in turn advised him to surrender before Dhoomravarna. Ahantasura accepted to the advice and fell on Dhoomravarna's feet and asked for forgiveness. Dhoomravarna forgave him and told him to return to Pataal Loka and never to return. Wherever I have my devottes and followers you shall not go. Ahantasura accepted the orders and went away.

All the Gods were elated and started singing praises of the Lord. It is situated in Taluka Junnar, District Pune.