At the conclusion of the tale, a sage named Lomasha appeared. When King Nimi heard the account, he became deeply distressed, his heart heavy with sorrow. Seeking a way forward, the king turned to the learned Brahmin and said, “There must be a way, O best of the twice-born.” Moved by the king’s suffering, Lomasha replied with compassion, “O King, seeing your deep affliction, my heart is stirred with kindness. Right here on Jambūdvīpa, I shall manifest things of great sanctity. O great king, bathe at the spot where all sacred things become one.” Having spoken thus, the sage—foremost among Brahmins—entered deep meditation, his mind unwavering. To reassure the royal sage, a wondrous Jambū tree appeared before them. After performing the sacred bath at that holy place, the king ascended to heaven in his very body. It is said that when the sun enters the sign of Kanyā, whoever performs the śrāddha rite at this tīrtha attains great merit. Thus concludes the sixtieth chapter, “The Glory of Jambū Tīrtha,” in the Arbuda section of the Skanda Purāṇa. Now, hear of another sacred site: Gaṅgādhara Tīrtha. O king, it is here that the mighty Gaṅgā was held as she descended from the heavens, summoned by the Lord of gods, who took the form of the Lord of the Mountain. Whoever bathes here with single-minded devotion on the eighth day is blessed with immense spiritual benefit. Thus ends the sixty-first chapter, “The Greatness of Gaṅgādhara Tīrtha.” Likewise, there exists another holy place: Gaṅgeśvara, self-manifested by Gaṅgā herself. Long ago, a battle arose between Umā and Gaṅgā. Śambhu, the great Lord Śiva, worshipped by Gaṅgā, swiftly granted her an audience. At his command, Gaṅgā came quickly to the mountain, where she beheld the beautiful encampment of Gaurī. With perfect faith and devotion, Gaṅgā worshipped the great Lord Śiva, who was pleased with her offerings. Thus, in this world, the place became known as Kaṭeśvara. It is said that any woman, freed by her husband yet afflicted by the sorrow of a co-wife, but blessed with sons and good fortune and who holds her husband most dear, will receive from the god the same boon as Gaṅgā. Especially for women, this sacred place removes the pain caused by co-wives. Thus ends the sixty-second chapter, “The Greatness of Kaṭeśvara and Gaṅgeśvara.” O King, the greatness of Arbuda has now been told in summary. Even if described for hundreds of years, the stories composed by great sages are worthy of being cherished at every step. Nowhere else is there a holy place, an accomplishment, or a tree like those found upon the delightful Arbuda mountain. What, then, is the use of life, of wealth, or of recitations, O King, when even the insects, moths, animals, birds, and deer who die there—whether with desire or without—are blessed? Whoever listens faithfully to this Purāṇa each day attains great merit. Therefore, with all effort, one should undertake a pilgrimage to this sacred place. Thus ends the sixty-third chapter, “The Fruits of Hearing the Greatness of Arbuda.” Salutations to Śrī Jagadambā! Now begins the Avanti-khaṇḍa, the narration of the greatness of the Avanti region. Vyāsa spoke: Even the creators of beings, out of great fear of worldly existence, bow to that Lord who dwells in the unmanifest, realized only by those whose minds are absorbed in meditation. Let us now narrate those deeds which inspire faith. The Lord said: In all the worlds, the river Gaṅgā, famed as the threefold path, flows and sanctifies. And the goddess Yamunā, daughter of the sun, is renowned for purifying the worlds.