In that sacred place, a gathering of gods and goddesses, cows, and revered sages was present, blessing the land with their divine presence. At this holy site, those who made offerings were rewarded with the fruit of a hundred sacrifices, so potent was its sanctity. After bathing and duly honoring their ancestors, devotees would attain the exalted world of Brahmā, the creator. Indeed, merely by bathing or beholding the site, one could gain the merit of the great Vājapeya sacrifice. Bathing in the pond and offering oblations to the ancestors fulfilled one’s spiritual duty, ensuring ascension to heaven. This was also the place where, together with Ariṣṭa, a mighty battle unfolded. Out of anger, a sacred spot was established on earth by striking it with the heel. There, after bathing, Kṛṣṇa himself slew the powerful demon Ariṣṭa, who had taken the form of a bull. It was I who slew that sinful bull, Ariṣṭa. A pond bearing its own name was created there, with a sacred site nearby. Bathing in the Ariṣṭa and Rādhā ponds bestowed immense spiritual merit. The sins of killing a cow or a Brahmin were swiftly destroyed, and even by merely seeing the site, one was freed from all sins. This sacred place, known as Indradhvaja, granted supreme liberation. Then Hara proclaimed the unsurpassed benefits of pilgrimage to these holy sites. After completing the pilgrimage, one should also keep vigil at night, especially on the auspicious night of Ekādaśī. Whoever observes this vigil grants liberation to their ancestors. Thus, O blessed one, I have described the circumambulation of Annakūṭa. Whoever hears with devotion this account of Hari's pilgrimage to the sacred sites is greatly blessed. Thus concludes the sixty-fourth chapter, “The Power of the Circumambulation of Annakūṭa,” in the section celebrating the glory of Govardhana within the Mathurā Māhātmya of the Śrī Varāha Purāṇa. Śrī Varāha continued: As it happened during the establishment in the southern region, there lived in that city a merchant named Suśīla. He was always occupied with providing for his family, and much time passed as he remained absorbed in buying and selling. He never once listened to teachings about dharma. For the sake of his own sustenance, he continually committed sinful acts. Though he possessed wealth, he never developed the intention to give charity; that sinful man never gave anything. After a long time, still attached to his family, he departed, leaving them behind, and died, attaining the state of a restless ghost. Wandering, afflicted by hunger, he entered a desert region. By the arrangement of fate, a caravan once arrived there. When the caravan had passed, the merchant took shelter under a tree. He was now long-fanged, hideous, short-armed, and terrifying in appearance. Then, after much time, by the will of fate, the ghost saw a traveler approaching from afar. Filled with great joy, the ghost thought, “Today you shall become my food; where do you wish to go?” Seizing the traveler as he was departing, the ghost spoke, “I will eat your flesh and drink your blood.