Listen now to the sacred account of the pilgrimage and installation of Puruṣottama, as prescribed in the ancient tradition. When a man or woman, with senses controlled and mind focused, undertakes the pilgrimage during the auspicious month of Jyeṣṭha, observing the prescribed rules for twelve days with unwavering concentration, the fruits are most extraordinary. If, after enjoying the permitted pleasures and remaining free from deceit and pride, one establishes the installation according to the proper methods, liberation is surely attained in the end. The sages, eager to understand the procedure of this installation—its rituals, worship, donations, and the blessings it bestows—requested the details from the divine teacher. In response, he addressed the assembly of sages, “Hear, O tigers among sages, the rules of installation. By performing it with devotion, whether man or woman, the promised fruit is surely gained. When the twelve-day pilgrimage is completed, O best of the twice-born, it is then that one should properly perform the installation, which destroys all sins. In the month of Jyeṣṭha, during the bright fortnight, on the eleventh day, one should go to the sacred reservoir, pure in body and mind, having sipped water and with single-pointed intent. At that sacred spot, invoke all the holy waters, meditate on Lord Nārāyaṇa, and then bathe according to the proper rules, maintaining full concentration. The bathing should be done exactly as prescribed by the sages, following their detailed instructions. Once bathed, one should satisfy the gods, the revered sages, the ancestors, and all others, knowing their names and lineages. After crossing the water, donning washed and clean garments, and touching water as prescribed, one should stand facing the sun. With a pure heart, mentally recite the purifying Gāyatrī Mantra, the divine mother of the Vedas, one hundred and eight times, for it removes all sins. Then, with faith and concentration, recite the sacred solar mantras, circumambulate the sun three times, and bow deeply in reverence. Such bathing and recitation, as prescribed in the Vedas, are intended for the three higher classes; for women and Śūdras, the bathing and recitation are performed without the Vedic mantras, but with equal purity of intent. Afterwards, proceed home in silence, worship Puruṣottama, wash your hands and feet, and again touch water as prescribed. Bathe the deity first with ghee, then with milk, and then with water scented with honey and sandalwood. With deep devotion, clothe Him in the finest garments and anoint Him with sandalwood, agaru, camphor, and kuṅkuma. With supreme devotion, offer worship to Puruṣottama with lotuses and other Vaiṣṇava flowers, honoring Him also with jasmine and similar blossoms. Having thus worshipped Jagannātha Hari, the bestower of enjoyment and liberation, burn incense mixed with agaru before the deity. Burn also guggulu mixed with fragrant substances, and light a lamp with devotion, using ghee if possible. With concentration, offer twelve additional lamps, using either ghee or sesame oil, as you are able. For the food offering, present pāyasa (sweet rice), apūpa (sweet cakes), śaṣkulī, vaṭaka, modaka (sweet dumplings), a little phāṇita (molasses), and fruits. Having worshipped Puruṣottama with these five offerings, recite, one hundred and eight times, “Salutations to Puruṣottama.” Then, with devotion, propitiate Puruṣottama, saying: “Salutations to you, Lord of all worlds, giver of fearlessness to your devotees. O Puruṣottama, save me, who am submerged in the ocean of worldly existence. The twelve pilgrimages I have performed, O Lord of the universe—by your grace, O Govinda, may they be fulfilled for me.” Having thus propitiated the deity, bow down in full prostration. Next, with devotion, worship the guru with flowers, garments, and ointments, for, O best of sages, there is no difference between the guru and the Lord Himself. With faith and concentration, construct a beautiful pavilion of various flowers above the deity. After these arrangements, keep vigil through the night, narrating stories and singing songs about Vāsudeva. The wise should spend the night in meditation, recitation, and praise of the deity. Then, in the pure morning of the twelfth day, proceed further. Invite brāhmaṇas who have bathed for the vow, who are learned in the Vedas, who know history and the Purāṇas, who are śrotriyas, and who have controlled their senses. Having bathed properly, wearing clean garments, and with minds subdued, repeat the bathing ritual as before and worship Puruṣottama again. With fragrances, flowers, offerings, food, lamps, and many kinds of services, as well as prostrations and circumambulations, honor Him with devotion. After worshiping the Lord of the Universe with recitations, hymns, salutations, delightful songs, and music, honor the assembled Brahmins. With faith and devotion, give them twelve cows, gold, and also a pair of umbrella and footwear. Present them with wealth, garments, and other items, for when Brahmins are worshipped sincerely, Govinda Himself is pleased. Then, with devotion, give the teacher a cow, a garment, gold, another pair of umbrella and footwear, and a bronze vessel. Afterwards, feed the Brahmins with food beginning with sweet rice, cooked grains, and various edibles mixed with jaggery and ghee. When the Brahmins are satisfied and their minds at ease, give them twelve water pots filled with water. Give further gifts according to your ability, without envy, and present a water pot and a gift to the teacher as well. Having thus worshipped and honored the Brahmins, show supreme devotion to the guru, the giver of knowledge, honoring him as you would honor Lord Viṣṇu Himself, O best of the twice-born. Thus is the sacred rite completed, bringing blessings, fulfillment, and the grace of Puruṣottama.