But there is another folklore as to how Mohini turned into Mahalasa. The legend has it that Lord Shiva was also enchanted by Mohini, who promised that when Lord Shiva will be born as Martand Bhairav, Mohini would marry him and at that time she would be called as Mahalasa.

In course of time Lord Shiva was born as Martand Bhairav and he conquered a demon called Malhar. Hence he was called Malhari. Mohini was born in the  house of Tima Shet and the child was named Mahalasa. Malhari later married Mahalasa and thus the concept of Mohini remained associated with Mahalasa.

In yet another folklore, Lord Shiva's wife Parvati appeared to him as beautiful as Mohini. Thus, Parvati who was later Mahalasa, is also associated with Mohini incarnation.