Matsya Purana 179.2

179.2

sūta uvāca.
tasyāpi devadevasya śrṛṇudhvaṃ karma cottamam.
āsīddaityo'ndhako nāma bhinnāñjana cayopamaḥ .. 179.2 ..

Sûta spoke:—I shall relate the glory of Śiva the Lord of Devas, which please hear with attention.

In ancient times there was a demon, as black as soot, who was known by the name of Andhaka He was invulnerable of the Devas and was constantly engaged in his asceticism. Seeing one day the Lord Śiva and Pârvatî enjoying in each others company, he wished to snatch away the latter from the Lord, when a most fearful battle ensued