After performing the sacred bath, making offerings, and completing other holy rites—including the worship of Lord Nṛsiṃha—the great and terrible demon Hiraṇyakaśipu was slain by Nṛsiṃha Himself, appearing in His awe-inspiring form. With a single, mighty blow of His hand, Nṛsiṃha ended Hiraṇyakaśipu’s reign. From that moment onward, all the gods began to observe midday worship in honor of this divine event. O Vyāsa, know that on earth there exists a supreme and sacred place in Avanti, a tirtha of the highest merit. Those who undertake holy acts there are granted the highest spiritual state. Especially on the day sacred to Nṛsiṃha—the fourteenth day—whoever worships Lord Nṛsiṃha, the Lord of gods, with full concentration, is greatly blessed. Moreover, those who behold the deity Agastyeśvara with devotion at this place are also graced. It was here that Hanuman, the mighty son of the wind, attained his highest accomplishment. Those who understand and honor other deities at this tirtha remain for the fulfillment of all their desires. The son of Mitra and Varuṇa performed severe austerities here to achieve spiritual success. It is prescribed that a man, accompanied by his wife, should undertake the Sāvitrī vow at this sacred site. At any holy place where a person bathes and gives charity, he earns good fortune, but here, the merit is especially potent. The offerings made should be endowed with seven kinds of grain and adorned with five gems. One should fashion a golden image of Sāvitrī, according to one’s means, O scorcher of foes. By so doing, one attains abundant prosperity, auspiciousness, and many enjoyments. A woman who observes the Sāvitrī vow here becomes especially beloved to her husband. Thus concludes the sixty-sixth chapter, “The Description of the Glory of the Nṛsiṃha Sacred Place,” in the illustrious Skanda Purāṇa, within the eighty-one-thousand section, the fifth division of Avantya, celebrating the greatness of the Avantī region. Now, Vyāsa, listen further to the account of another supreme and renowned sacred place upon earth. Its foremost tirtha bestows the fruits of all other holy places combined. In ancient times, Dakṣa, the lord of creatures, performed austerities here for the welfare of his family. Desiring offspring, that righteous soul observed a long and steadfast vow at this very site. Whoever bathes here with a pure heart and recites the eternal Brahman receives the blessing of abundant progeny, by the grace of this holy place. Even Brahmā himself, at a later time, undertook exceedingly difficult austerities here. It was also at this spot that Mahādeva attained the supreme position of Brahman. The goddess, who bears the auspicious seat, is renowned as Bhadrakālī, and at the entrance to this holy ground stands Bhairava, the vigilant guardian of the field. The Goddess regards Bhairava with the affection of a mother for her son, ensuring his constant presence at the site. Great and fortunate sages, on every festival day, come to this sacred place. Virtuous men bathe here, and even in times of terrible calamity or dreadful epidemic, those devoted souls who offer various foods and enjoyments at this tirtha incur no fault. In every adversity, one should worship the guardian Bhairava with a focused mind. After bathing at the holy place with one’s family, it is proper to worship Maheshvara, adorned in garments embellished with gold, jewels, and pearls. Especially in the bright fortnight of Phalguna, on the fourteenth day, after bathing, one should remain awake throughout the night, honoring the Lord with incense, lamps, offerings, garments, ornaments, and other auspicious items. Thus, the sacred traditions and the glory of this holy region are preserved and celebrated.