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Mount Indrakila
Mount Indrakila, in the mighty Himalayas, was a tranquil abode to many sages who conducted prayers and performed severe penances the gods.

Vedavyasa came to visit the Pandavas in the forest and told them that they should pray to Lord Shiva. However, since Arjuna was the best suited amongst the Pandavas for worshipping Lord Shiva, Vedvyasa taught Arjuna a special mantra (incantation). Then he asked Arjuna to go to Mount Indrakila and pray to Shiva there. Mount Indrakila.