 Ravana requested him to hold the "Atma-Linga" until he performed his rituals, and asked him not to place it on the ground.Sri Vinayaka struck a deal with him saying that he would call Ravana thrice, and if Ravana did not return within that time, he would place the "Atma-Linga" on the ground.Ravana returned to find that Sri Chaturbhuja had already placed the "Atma-Linga" on the ground.