- This is the place of the confluence
of the Varana river with the Ganga.
- This site is completely flooded
during the rainy season. As such it reminds us that this pilgrimage
is done only in the winter, spring and summer.
- It would seem that this was
the historic center of the city, even though it has currently shifted
much to the south. As such, it is one of the oldest pilgrimage sites
in the city.
- It is said that here at these
confluence, Vishnu bathed his sacred
feet and as a result, the water here is 'supercharged' with his energy.
It is called padodaka (foot-water.)
- Like many sites which were famous
in ancient times it is not visited by many pilgrims. The only people
who come here are going on the PanchaTirtha
pilgrimage.
- Pilgrims have Darshan
of a Linga established
by Brahma here.
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