 As Ravana was nearing Gokarna, Sri Mahavishnu blotted out the sun to give the appearance of dusk.Ravana now had to perform his evening rituals but was worried because with the "Atma-Linga" in his hands, he would not be able to do his rituals.At this time, Sri Shashivarnam in the disguise of a Brahmin boy accosted him.