He is the slayer of Pūtanā, the mischievous child who left his divine footprints upon the earth and, in play, shattered the cart that threatened him. Clad in a radiant garland, pure and adorned with forest flowers, he shines resplendent. His forehead is marked with sacred signs, and he wields a mace; he is known as Gālva and Viśvāmitra, difficult for any to approach. He holds the thunderbolt as his weapon, the mighty bearer of the thunderbolt, the vanquisher of Vṛtra, and is the younger brother of Vāsava. Among mortals, a learned man is born as a brāhmaṇa, while a kṣatriya becomes victorious in his endeavors. In the sacred grove of tulasī, upon an island in the serene lake, within the celestial abode of the gods, all branches of knowledge are gathered on one side, and all austerity on the other. In those ancient times, Kaśyapa was made the officiating priest, and the excellent Bhṛgu the hotṛ, the sacred fire priest. O sinless one, I have indeed witnessed the sacrifice of Varuṇa in days long past. When Vāmana had spoken thus, Bali responded with his own words, honoring the moment. That sacrifice destroys every sin, bestows merit, and grants all desired boons. One who bathes at that holy place attains the world of heroes. It is the foremost of the Nāga tīrthas, granting every boon to those who seek. By merely beholding it, all suffering is washed away. O best of sages, please describe this sacred place in detail. Then, the Yoginīs, born of the turning wheel of time, performed their mysterious acts. Among them, Kāli stood supreme, renowned as the foremost Yoginī. By her power, all faults and calamities were dispelled, and then, by the supreme Self, even those acts of Time were brought under control. The dark illusion called Koṭarī is not remembered as belonging to the Mothers. The righteous soul subdued these forces, and they now bestow every desired boon. He ever remains to the east, beyond the barren land. Especially on the fourteenth day, as well as the eighth and ninth days, and at weddings, childbirth, and all auspicious occasions, one should worship this boon-giving form with offerings of betel, perfumes, and fragrant substances. This is the highest blessing, the supreme auspiciousness. It removes all impurities, destroys the wicked and evil, is practiced by the virtuous since time immemorial, and is followed by ascetics with shaven heads and sacred grass girdles. This sacred place is adorned with many playful sports, and displays the valor of newly-wed brides and young women. With eyes as pure as lotus petals, decorated with a beautiful crescent moon, possessing all noble qualities, and taking the form most beloved to devotees, the deity manifests. Fierce and terrifying in aspect, with wide, roaring laughter, the destroyer of all strength and obstacles stands as the sole guardian of the field. He removes the fear of worldly existence, inspires dread among the Yoginīs, and is lord of all divine hosts, his eyes radiant like the moon and sun. He is four-armed, holding conch, mace, and weapons, clad in yellow garments, his beauty like dense rain clouds. Delightful to the worlds, to the universe, to beloved ones, and through his fame, he brings joy. He is the primordial, eternal Brahman, ever devoted to purity, bestower of accomplishment and desire, worthy of service, endowed with devotion, and worshipped by Hari and Hara and the virtuous at the moment of creation. This sacred Bhairava Octet should be recited each morning, for it destroys bad dreams and grants all desired fruits. At the royal gate, in disputes, in battle, and in adversity, it should be recited with focused mind to remove poverty and suffering. Bhairava, the excellent one, is worshipped by all who fear the dangers of worldly existence. Thus concludes the sixty-fourth chapter, named 'The Description of the Pilgrimage to the Kālabhairava Tīrtha,' in the section extolling the greatness of the Avanti region, in the fifth book of the glorious Skanda Mahāpurāṇa, which comprises eighty-one thousand verses.