The episode begins with Ira complimenting Shlok on his outfit, but he feels uncomfortable with her holding his hand. Despite his attempts to distance himself, she grips his hand again. Mahadev watches them with growing anger. Ira whimsically likens their pairing to that of Shiv and Parvati, which only fuels Mahadev’s irritation. He tells Shlok to gather the puja items while Ira resolves to stay close to him.
Meanwhile, Mahadev prepares to welcome Apollena’s family and calls for Sarswati, who confirms that she invited them. Shlok respectfully seeks their blessings. Ira wonders what Sarswati is thinking and why she brought them here. Dadi presents a gift to Mahadev, and both Madhu and Shlok are captivated by Apollena’s outfit as she receives their blessings. Sarswati announces that Neel will be singing devotional songs during the puja. Vandana introduces herself to Apollena, expressing surprise that she is one of Neel’s students, and praises Apollena for launching Neel’s career. She mentions that everyone in Chitrakoot knows Apollena due to her excellent academic performance.
Seeking her father’s approval, Apollena tries to engage with Girdar, but he dismisses her. She asks if he won’t inquire about her studies, to which Girdar reveals a space suit, indicating that he envisioned her wearing it. He expresses disappointment, saying that her current appearance reflects poorly on her studies and dreams. Dadi calls Apollena inside to commence the puja, and Sarswati discreetly signals Ira to insult Vandana. Ira takes the opportunity to ridicule Vandana’s disabilities, but Apollena quickly stands up for Vandana.
Girdar’s frustration escalates as he feels the environment is suffocatingly pretentious. Later, Mahadev addresses Dadi, saying that the puja has been arranged to bless Apollena and Shlok, marking their first puja after the wedding. When Ira asks Sarswati about her plans, Sarswati reveals a tradition requiring singers to seek blessings from the couple. Apollena protests, stating that Neel is her brother and she cannot permit him to touch her feet. Sarswati insists on tradition, and Mahadev agrees, compelling Neel to comply.
Girdar storms into the house, asserting that his son will not practice such rituals. Sarswati stands by her customs, but Girdar accuses them of brainwashing Apollena into marrying Shlok, asserting he has no relationship with her now. He declares that Neel is her brother and should stand equal to a father, deserving respect rather than subservience. Sarswati defends her invitation, suggesting she could easily find a different singer for a nominal fee, but Girdar scoffs, insisting he won’t disregard his son’s dreams any longer.
Neel attempts to quash the tensions, stating he doesn’t want to cause problems in Apollena’s new household. Vandana interjects, explaining that they are only there to sing devotional songs and that touching the feet of the couple would be disrespectful to their beliefs. Mahadev is swayed by her argument. Following tradition, he washes Neel and Vandana’s feet before the performance.
As the episode progresses, Ira brings a venomous snake into the house with the intention of harming Apollena, placing it next to a statue. Mahadev instructs Apollena to perform an abhishek on the shivling, unaware of Ira’s sinister plan unfolding in the background.
The episode concludes on this dramatic note.