[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975) › c4.2343 # Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature c4.2343 Purāṇic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Purāṇic Literature c4.2343 - **Language:** English ### [c4.2343](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c4.2343) 6) The origin of Bhrgu Tīrtha. There is a sacred spot called, "Bhrgu Tīrtha" on the western side of Daśāśvamedha. It is here that Bhrgu once offered tapas to Śiva. Owing to the austerity of his tapas, his hair became matted and discoloured. His body was completely covered with earth heaped up by termites. When Śiva was still not propitiated, Pārvatī interceded with him on behalf of Bhrgu, Śiva agreed to bless Bhrgu. - [Previous: c4.2342](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c4.2342) - [Next: c4.2344](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c4.2344) - [Up: c4](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c4) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c4.2343](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c4.2343) · Pramāṇa