Skanda Purana — Kashi Khanda, Shloka 43
प्रथमं ढुंढिराजोसि मम दक्षिणतो मनाक् । आढुंढ्य सर्वभक्तेभ्यः सर्वार्थान्संप्रयच्छसि
prathamaṃ ḍhuṃḍhirājosi mama dakṣiṇato manāk | āḍhuṃḍhya sarvabhaktebhyaḥ sarvārthānsaṃprayacchasi
まず汝はḌhuṃḍhirāja、我が南にわずかに鎮座する。おおḌhuṃḍhyaよ、汝はすべての帰依者に、あらゆる望みの目的を授け給う。
Skanda (describing the Kāśī placement and power of Dhūṇḍhirāja Gaṇeśa) in the Skanda-to-Agastya frame
Tirtha: Dhūṇḍhirāja (Vināyaka)
Type: kshetra
Listener: Primary interlocutor; implied pilgrims/devotees as practical audience
Scene: A clear directional instruction: Dhūṇḍhirāja Vināyaka stands slightly to the south; devotees approach with folded hands seeking all aims, while the shrine radiates protective power.
FAQs
Devotion to Gaṇeśa in Kāśī—especially Dhūṇḍhirāja—removes lack and supports the devotee’s rightful aims.
The Dhūṇḍhirāja Gaṇeśa presence in Kāśī, identified by directional placement (to the south).
General upāsanā (devotional worship) is implied; the verse emphasizes the fruit (granting of boons) rather than procedure.