King Harishchandra (D. D. Dabke) is shown teaching his son, Rohitashva (Bhalchandra Phalke), how to shoot with a bow and arrow in the presence of Queen Taramati (Anna Salunke). His citizens ask him to go on a hunting expedition. While on the hunt, Harishchandra hears the cries of some women. He reaches a place where the sage Vishvamitra (Gajanan Sane) is performing the ''yajna'' to get help from ''Guṇa'' ''Shakti'' (''three powers'') against their will.{{efn|As per the Samkhya hindu philosophy, Prakṛti is one of two eternal principles. It is composed of three ''gunas'' (prime qualities): ''sattva'', ''rajas'', and ''tamas (philosophy)''.<ref name="Frawley2014"></ref><ref name="FrawleyRanade2004"> Harishchandra unwittingly interrupts Vishvamitra in the midst of his ''yajna'' by releasing three powers. To appease his wrath, Harishchandra offers his kingdom. Harishchandra visits the royal palace and informs Taramati of the happenings. Vishwamitra sends Harishchandra, Taramati, and Rohitashva to arrange for the ''Dakshina''. While in exile, Rohitashva dies. Harishchandra sends Taramati to ask the Doms King for a free cremation. While Taramati is on her way to meet the Dom king, Vishwamitra frames her for the murder of the prince of Varanasi. Taramati faces trial, pleads guilty and is ordered to be beheaded by Harishchandra. When he raises his sword to complete his task, a pleased Lord Shiva appears. Vishwamitra reveals that he was examining Harishchandra's integrity, returns the crown to him and rejuvenates Rohitashva.
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