The she-buffalo began to live on the banks of the river Narmada. After some years had passed, the waters of the river were charged by the powers of the sage Sindhudvipa. The she-buffalo happened to bathe in this water. She now gave birth to a son. The son she bore was Mahishasura, the terror of gods and men alike. It was this Mahishasura who was now asking for Vaishnavai devi’s hand.

But Vaishnavi devi scorned the offer. She made it known through her attendant Vijaya that there was absolutely no question of Mahishasura marrying her or any of her companions.
Mahishasura then made plans to capture the goddess. Vaishnavi devi and her companions came out to fight the army of the demons. With diverse weapons, they started to fight with the demons. Vaishnavi devi adopted a ten-armed form so that she could fight better and the demon army was soon put to flight.