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(Holy A6% by its side. A fair is held here twice a year, on full-moon days of the months of Chaitra and Ashvin. (24) Papakațeshvara – Mahādeva.
About half a mile higher up from the Adharadevi is the Pāpakațeshvara Mahādeva in a dense growth of trees. Under a mango-tree is a Shiva-linga with a small kuņda and a cave by its side. The ascent is difficult but it is a delightful spot. The Hindus believe that the sight of Shiva here destroys sins and hence the Shiva-linga is worshipped as Pāpakateshvara ( one who destroys sin ) Mahādeva.
( Abu Camp area ). (25) Dūdha-Vāvadi.
The well near the Limbļi-Koțhī, referred to above, near the foot of the flight of steps leading to Adhara-devi, is known as Dūdha (milk )-Vāvaļi (small step-well), so called because the water of this well is whitish and sweet like milk. It is also known as Dūdhio Kūvo. Beside it there are two or three quarters for Hindu monks to stay in. ( 26 ) Nakhi Lake.
About a mile westward of the Delvādā village is the famous Nakhi lake. According to Hindu legends, it was dug with nails (nakha) by gods whereupon it is known as Nakhi Talāva (lake), and is regarded as holy by the Hindus. The lake is about mile long x 4 mile wide with well-built road all round. It is shallower on the eastern end and about 20 to 30 ft. deep on the western side with some well-built flights of steps leading into it. Almost all embankments are properly preserved. On a fine summer or autumn evening the hills situated on all the three side: except the western one, present a delightful sight when
