In his sacred journey, the devotee came upon Mahakala, the mighty Lord dwelling amidst the cremation grounds, bearing a formidable body. Mahakala, assuming a dark and awe-inspiring form as the Lord of restraint, enacted the work of destruction. In a wondrous display of power, he had burned Antaka, the taker of all beings, and thus was protected. He stood surrounded by countless Pramathas, his followers, and was worshipped by many gods. The devotee beheld Yama, the restrainer, who was Death’s death itself—marvelous and astonishing to witness. After offering his worship to the wielder of the trident, he proceeded towards Nishadha. Upon reaching Mahodaya, he encountered Hayagriva, and having worshipped Shridhara, he then journeyed to the land of Panchala. There, seeing the lord of Panchala, the self-controlled one continued on to Prayaga. At Prayaga, he beheld Vatishvara Rudra and Madhava, who rested in deep yoga. Observing the fast during the auspicious month of Magha, he then made his way to Varanasi. Bathing at the most sin-removing places, he worshipped both the ancestors and the gods. He saw the restless Sun and then ventured to Madhuvana, where, after worshipping the radiant one, he reached the fragrant forest of Pushkara. Pushkara, scented with sandalwood, was where he offered worship to Brahma. At Kotitirtha, he encountered Rudra in countless forms, the one whose banner bears the bull. From Dharmāraṇya, Pauṣkara, and Daṇḍakāraṇya, the twice-born ones gathered to witness Śaṅkara. They argued amongst themselves, each claiming, “I first, I first,” eager for precedence. Out of compassion for them, Bhava manifested in countless forms, and thus Śambhu arose there under the name Rudrakoṭi. Having worshipped Rudrakoṭi, the devotee traveled to Kurujāṅgala. Immersing himself in the waters of Sarasvatī, he saw the river being worshipped by the gods. After bathing and honoring the gods and ancestors at Daśāśvamedha, he bowed to his teacher Śukra and continued to Somatīrtha. Arriving at Kṣīrikāvāsa, the illustrious one performed his ritual bath. Once again seeing Kurudhvaja, he went onward to the city called Padmā. Coming to Kumāradhārā, the self-controlled one saw his Lord, Skanda, and after worshipping him, he journeyed to the Narmadā. He traveled to the mountain to behold Varāha, the bearer of the discus, and then to Arbudadeśa to see Mahādeva, the golden one. Arriving at Kāliñjara, he saw Nīlakaṇṭha. Onward to Prabhāsa by the sea shore, he sought the Lord, and there he saw Someśvara, the lord of the world, with matted hair. He was honored by Śaṅkara and by Viṣṇu, both adorned with matted hair. After worshipping Rudra, he went to the northern Kurus. There, after bathing, he worshipped Viśveśa, the formidable one revered by the three worlds. Having paid homage, he proceeded to Brāhmaṇī, and after bathing, worshipped the lord of the gods. Continuing to Kuṇḍina, he duly honored the giver of satisfaction to the ancestors. Finally, reaching the forest of Magadha, he beheld the lord of the earth, completing his sacred pilgrimage with reverence and devotion at every holy site.