Laxmi is sad because Vishnu has not been invited to her "Swayamvar" arranged by Brahama. She says so to Narad who promises to request Vishnu to attend. All the invitees gather at the venue where Laxmi's swayamvar is to take place. Brahma makes the announcement that henceforth it would be the right of every woman to choose her husband. She would put a garland around his neck to reveal her choice. Laxmi becomes restless because Vishnu is nowhere to be seen in the gathering. When he finally arrives she happily puts the garland around his neck and hail the cosmic couple. Churning of the waters starts again and Dhanvantri emerges with a pot of gold containing nectar.
