 Andhaka was intrigued by the fragrant garland of Mandara flowers worn by Nārada and inquired as to the source of the flowers.Nārada tells him that the flowers come from the Mandara forest, protected by guards so that no one may enter without Shiva's permission.Andhaka conversed with Mount Mandara, informing the mountain of his invulnerability, and asked about the whereabouts of the forest.