In the sacred land, there exists the great abode of Rudra, whose form shines with the visage of Mahādeva. From this hallowed place, when one turns to the northern quarter, the divine presence of Gaṇeśvara is revealed. Here, the cowherd women and their treasures were playfully overcome by assuming various forms of jest. The journey of Gopāla Kṛṣṇa to this region is said to destroy even the gravest of sins, and whatever deeds were performed there, in whatever manner and form, are held in sanctity. Afterwards, the pilgrim is guided to the pure and holy place nestled in the waters of the Yamunā. At the highly meritorious Gargya Tīrtha, one should proceed, and having bathed and beheld the god Someśvara, the fruits of pilgrimage are attained. By offering oblations and gifts with devotion, the pilgrim achieves union with Viṣṇu. In the same way, at Dhārālopanaka and Vaikuṇṭha Khaṇḍavelaka, and at the holy place of the cowherds and Muktikeśvara, these sacred sites are known as Viśrānti—the places of rest. Having worshipped the gods and honored the ancestors, one should then propitiate the deity. It is by your command that my journey through Mathurā becomes fruitful. After bathing at Viśrānti and offering oblations to the ancestors, the pilgrim proceeds to Sumaṅgalā, seeking the fulfillment of the pilgrimage. May the pilgrimage bear fruit through your grace. Circumambulating the holy site, the great ascetic rested there, protected, and by establishing a mark with his own name, he attained the fruits of his pilgrimage. After witnessing these wonders, one should move on to the goddess created by Krishna. There stands a dwelling of happiness and a granter of boons, belonging to Krishna, whose deeds never tire. The sound there is auspicious, and at the entrance, a favorable sound is heard to the right. In his fear, Krishna meditated upon the goddess Caṇḍikā, and upon seeing her, who removes all suffering, one becomes happy. She was manifested in the north by Krishna for the purpose of slaying Kaṃsa. Then, desiring to defeat the wrestlers, Krishna meditated upon Vajrānana. Krishna’s cherished desires were fulfilled, and he requested auspiciousness—the remover of all sins and the bringer of good fortune. That sun, the boon-giving god, is the lord of the Mathurā clan. Thus, on the ninth day of the bright fortnight of Kārtika, having performed the circumambulation, the pilgrim proceeds step by step, visiting all directions and quarters. Even those who are slayers of Brahmins, drinkers of liquor, thieves, or breakers of vows, by circumambulating Mathurā, become free from sin. By seeing the lord, others too are purified and freed from disease. Released from all sins, they attain the supreme state. Thus concludes the one hundred sixtieth chapter, named “The Manifestation of the Mathurā Circumambulation,” in the glorious Varāha Purāṇa. Now begins the greatness of Devavana. Even those who are deluded, turned away from righteousness, and devoid of knowledge, through their virtuous deeds, avoid experiencing the suffering of hell. Śrī Varāha declares: The goddess who removes the torment of hell, Mathurā, destroys sin. Those who dwell in Mathurā and those who serve its holy places are blessed indeed.