Shiva's bow from Daksha's sacrifice to Janaka

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A bow from Daksha's cursed sacrifice became a wedding test.

King Devaraata, sixth in descent from Nimi, is custodian of Shiva's bow. During the destruction of Daksha's sacrifice Shiva drew it and threatened the gods for withholding his share. After being appeased he gave the bow to the gods, who passed it to Devaraata. It remained in Janaka's family; kings who tried to lift it failed, so Janaka made it the test for Sita's suitors.