With fragrant flowers, incense, and various offerings of food, devotees worship the divine, expressing reverence and devotion. Those who perform such worship, upon departing from this world and returning again, are born into pure families, their lives blessed by virtue. There exists a deity known as Candrāditya, once worshipped by both the Moon and the Sun themselves. Whoever worships this god—honored by gods and demons alike—attains the same celestial realm as the Moon and the Sun, their desires fulfilled. Simply by beholding him, one is never again born into a wicked womb. A question arises: How did the god known as Karabheśa come into being? In a sacred forest, filled with supreme delight, he played joyfully. As Śaṅkara played for a long time, he transformed himself into a young elephant. The gods, filled with wonder at this transformation, began searching for him. Brahmā, questioned by the gods, asked, “Where is the great god Maheśvara?” Together with the gods, Brahmā approached the leader of the Gaṇas, saying, “Tell us, we bow to you; we will give you sweet balls, O mighty one.” The leader revealed, “This young elephant is the great god, seen by the best of the wise. We ourselves have recognized the great god, for he is speaking.” Śaṅkara, amazed at how he was recognized, thought deeply. Then, he manifested a divine liṅga at that spot, which became known as Karabheśvara. From that moment onward, Śaṅkara was renowned as Karabheśvara. He established the elephant, granting it its own revered name. Those who worship Karabheśvara with fragrant flowers and offerings of food receive even greater benefit—there can be no doubt. Thus, Karabheśvara became famous throughout the world as the bestower of prosperity. Sanatkumāra then spoke: Vighnanātha was worshipped by the gods with sweet balls. Whoever worships him with devotion encounters no obstacles. Fasting on the fourth day, after bathing especially in the sacred Śiprā river, and offering water mixed with red sandalwood, preceded by recitation of mantras, devotees present divine incense, fragrant and pleasing to the lover of sweet balls. For such a devotee, disease, fear, or obstacles never arise at any time. Descending again to earth, they are born as rulers of the land. Whoever worships with faith rejoices in the realm of Śiva. Those who behold Jayeśvara, the god of gods and the great lord, and worship the Śiva liṅga at the gate of Śiva, receive blessings. Another supreme deity is Mārkaṇḍeśvara; by seeing Śaṃkara there, one obtains the fruit of the Vājapeya sacrifice. Listen, Vyāsa, to the tale of the great place, the most excellent in that city. The deity fulfills the wishes of devotees and protects them as a father cares for his son. There is also a goddess who was worshipped by Brahma and praised by the best of the gods; she existed even before Brahma, granting perfect accomplishments. Whoever, after bathing in the Brahma lake, beholds Brahmeshvara Shiva receives blessings. Now, hear of another—the supreme sacrificial pond. The pit created for sacrifice is remembered as the sacred sacrificial pond, a place of holiness and fulfillment.