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THE ARAB AL-BIRUNI ON HINDU RELIGION

the pond Manda, as large as a sea, whence comes the river Mandakini. Northeast of Kailasa is the mountain Chandraparvata, and at its foot the pond whence comes the river Acud.

A SHRINE OF NARSIMHA IN THE BOMBAY PRESIDENCY.

Southeast of Kailasa is the mountain Lohita, and at its foot a pond called Lohita. Thence comes the river Lohitanadi. South of Kailasa is the mountain Sarayusati, and at its foot the pond Manasa. Thence comes the river Sarayu. West of Kailasa is