The Valakhilyas were on a former occasion dishonoured by Maghavat. Filled with anger at this, they pleased the illustrious Rudra.
तैः क्रुद्धैर्भगवान् रुद्रस्तपसा तोषितो ह्यभूत्। बालखिल्या मघवता ह्यवज्ञाताः पुरा किल॥