In the sacred narration of the Padma Purāṇa, the glories of holy places are lovingly revealed through the dialogue of Umā and Maheśvara. At one such place, a tīrtha was established and named Kapīśvarāditya, an excellent and auspicious pilgrimage site. There, anyone who bathes and offers libations to the ancestors, having beheld Kapīśvarāditya, becomes freed from even the grievous sin of killing a brāhmaṇa. Especially powerful is the act of bathing here on the eighth day of the month of Caitra. It is told that Hanumat himself, along with his followers, bathed at this sacred spot for three days, demonstrating the profound potency of Kapitīrtha. One who bathes and worships Kapīśvara at this tīrtha becomes radiant in appearance and enjoys abundant pleasures—of this there is no doubt. All those who seek strength, virtue, or the blessing of a son, indeed attain their desires through the power of Kapitīrtha. Thus concludes the chapter in the Padma Mahāpurāṇa, within the Uttarakhaṇḍa, known as ‘The Glory of Kapitīrtha.’ Mahādeva continued, addressing Pārvatī: “O Queen of the gods, let me tell you of another great pilgrimage. One should next proceed to the sacred site of Brahmavalli. Hear, O best of the gods, of the nature of this holy place. Where the waters of the Brahmavati merge with those of Brahmavalli lies Brahmatīrtha, esteemed as equal to the renowned Prayāga. At Brahmatīrtha, when a person offers pindas to the ancestors, their forebears are satisfied for twelve years, as Brahmā himself has declared. Especially at Brahmavalli, the merit gained equals that of the rites at Gayā; when performed with understanding, the ancestors are truly gratified. Gifts of cows, land, and food given here yield the same great merit as elsewhere, but are especially potent at Brahmavalli. Here, illustrious sages such as Sanaka and others, having bathed according to the proper rites and meditated on the Supreme Brahman, attained the realm of Viṣṇu. The fruits gained by visiting Pushkara, the Ganga, or the field of Amarakaṇṭaka are also found here at Brahmavalli. Those who offer gifts during lunar or solar eclipses at this place attain the same rewards, taking on divine forms adorned with conch, discus, and mace. After bathing, garlanded with tulasi and remembering Nārāyaṇa, they ascend to the blissful and eternal abode of Vaikuṇṭha. Such is the greatness of Brahmavalli. From there, one should journey to Vṛṣatīrtha, renowned at Khaṇḍatīrtha. After bathing here, even cows that once dwelled in Goloka and had fallen from their realm due to a curse were restored to heaven by the righteousness of this place. Thus, it is called Khaṇḍatīrtha. Pārvatī, curious, inquired: “Whose curse befell these world-mothers, the cows? How did they fall, and how were they saved?” Mahādeva explained: “Once, as the cows played with their mothers in Goloka, a bull released dung and urine, which fell upon the head of Hara. Offended, Hara pronounced a curse: ‘You shall lose awareness and depart from your realm, descending to earth.’ The cows, stricken, appeased Hara and pleaded for forgiveness. He relented, granting: ‘When you bathe at the Brahmavati tīrtha near Brahmavalli, in the lake called Khanda, you will surely regain heaven.’ Thus, after bathing there with the lord of the cowherds, the cows were purified and ascended to heaven, near Mahādeva. For humans too, bathing at the sacred cow-pond and making offerings to the ancestors grants access to the world of cows, free from suffering and destruction. One who remains there fasting and offers a ball of cow-dung prospers happily for the span of fourteen Indras’ reigns. The merit of donating ten million cows is also attained at Khaṇḍa Tīrtha—there is no doubt. Whoever drinks the sacred water mixed with bull’s urine at this tīrtha is instantly purified. There has never been, nor will there ever be, a holier place than Khaṇḍa Tīrtha. Those who visit are truly blessed. Upon arrival, one should worship the cows, and after honoring the bull, bathe with focused mind. Such worship ensures a long sojourn in the world of cows, and those who gift a golden cow here enjoy happiness for the span of fourteen Indras. Donating ten cows to a brāhmaṇa at this tīrtha is known to yield endless fruits. The wise should also plant a pippala tree here, thereby attaining the world of ancestors, and those who plant five divine amalaki trees enjoy happiness in this world before ascending to the world of Hari. Thus concludes the chapter in the Padma Mahāpurāṇa, within the Uttarakhaṇḍa, known as ‘Khaṇḍa Tīrtha.’ Mahādeva further instructed: “Afterwards, one should proceed to Jambū Tīrtha for bathing, a place that destroys all sins. In this age of Kali, it stands as a stairway to heaven for humankind. There, upon the excellent mountain Daśāṅga, Jāmbavat once established a liṅga in honor of the lord of bears, which is worshipped by hosts of gods. It is recounted that, when Rāma slew the demon Rāvaṇa, Jāmbavat proclaimed the victory with drumbeats in all directions, announcing, ‘Rāma has conquered, Rāvaṇa is slain in battle, Sītā is recovered!’ In celebration, they all bathed in that excellent and auspicious tīrtha, sanctifying the place forevermore.