In the sacred dialogue between the divine Umā and Mahādeva, the gods reveal the proper way to protect the śrāddha ritual: those who reside at the holy waters should offer a handful of sesame water. When one performs śrāddha holding darbha grass, reciting the names as prescribed, the ritual remains unharmed—this practice marks the entrance to the holy place. Mahādeva explains to the goddess that he himself established this tradition, passing it on to Kaśyapa, his devoted and beloved follower. Thus, the pure and sin-destroying Gaṅgā was given at the holy place called Sābhramatī, especially for those observing celibacy. There, Mahādeva resides under the name Brahmacārīśa, for the welfare of the world. Near Sābhramatī, at Brahmacārīśa, Mahādeva promises that when a devotee worships—especially in the Kali age—he enjoys happiness in this world and ultimately attains the great Śaiva state. Even those afflicted by severe diseases, if they depart from this life after visiting, find their ailments quickly destroyed simply by seeing the place. If a devotee comes, fasting and with controlled senses, and worships with devotion, standing firm through the night, Mahādeva, in the form of a yogi, grants them his vision and fulfills their wishes. He assures the goddess that those who especially come to his place and worship are relieved of disease, even those described as eighty-four types. Merely by seeing the holy site, disease is destroyed. There is no liṅga at this place; only bathing is to be performed for Mahādeva, and this is certain. The story turns to King Brahmadatta of the solar dynasty, powerful and steadfast. For a long time, Brahmadatta performed rigorous austerities, including the practice of the five fires, monthly fasting, and other disciplines. After his prolonged penance, Mahādeva appeared before him and offered a boon. Brahmadatta requested that the Lord be born on earth by Mahādeva’s name. Pleased, Mahādeva granted this wish and dwelled together with the king. Whoever performs devotion there, fasting and worshipping, receives all their desired wishes—even those as grand as the wishes of the fourteen Indras. Brahmins who come and perform Rudra-japa and similar rituals with care are granted happiness in women, sons, and prosperity. Mahādeva then describes the sacred site of Kambutīrtha. After bathing and offering libations to the ancestors, one should worship Nārāyaṇa, the flawless Lord of lords. Proper gifts should be given to the brahmins according to the rules, and by the power of this tīrtha, one attains the world of Viṣṇu. Here, the royal sage Viśvāmitra, wise and desiring offspring, performed intense austerity, sustained only by air, devoted to Viṣṇu’s worship and meditation. By his austerity, Viśvāmitra obtained the offspring he desired. Any man who comes to Kambutīrtha seeking progeny will always obtain it—this is declared to be true. Next, Mahādeva tells of Kapīśvara tīrtha, near Raktasiṃha, a place that destroys great sins. During the battle between Rāma and Rāvaṇa, the monkeys brought the best of mountains to build the bridge, and there they established the tīrtha named Kapīśvarāditya. Bathing and offering libations to the ancestors at this tīrtha, and seeing Kapīśvarāditya, frees one from the sin of killing a brāhmaṇa. Special bathing is prescribed on the eighth day of Caitra. Led by Hanumat, the monkeys bathed there for three days, demonstrating the power of Kapitīrtha. Those who bathe and worship Kapīśvara become handsome and enjoy many pleasures. Whoever desires strength, righteousness, or a son, obtains all these by the power of Kapitīrtha. Mahādeva continues, describing the pilgrimage site of Brahmavalli. He urges Umā to listen to the nature of this sacred place. Where the waters of Brahmavati join with Brahmavalli is Brahmatirtha, esteemed as equal to Prayaga. By offering pindas there, satisfaction for the ancestors is secured for twelve years, as declared by Brahma. Especially at Brahmavalli, the merit gained is equal to that of performing the rites at Gaya; when performed knowingly, the ancestors attain lasting satisfaction. Thus, in the glorious Padma Mahāpurāṇa, the sacred dialogue between Umā and Maheśvara reveals the sanctity, power, and blessings of these holy places, guiding seekers on the path of devotion, ritual, and fulfillment.