With great reverence and care, the assembly gathered, accompanied by learned priests, to select a teacher who resided in the central region—a person of wisdom, fit to guide the sacred undertaking. Together, with five or even more companions, they began the rite by offering water for washing the feet and the traditional arghya, honoring the teacher and guests in accordance with custom. The teacher, having performed the placement of mantras to sanctify the space and invoke auspiciousness, signaled the formal beginning of the ceremony. The sacred area was measured out to be twelve cubits in size, supported by sixteen sturdy pillars. Sand was brought from the confluence or the bank of a holy river, further purifying the site. Starting from the east, five fire-pits were constructed, each carefully prepared. The śānti rite was performed, and the sacred fire was placed, ensuring that all desires and aims of the ceremony would be fulfilled. Some among the assembly chose to anoint the auspicious ground in the northeast, preparing it for the divine presence. Posts were buried in the four directions, each made from a different, sacred tree: nyagrodha, udumbara, aśvattha, bilva, pālāśa, and khadira—each chosen for its spiritual significance. In the west, a vessel named Gopatir was placed; in the north, the Suraśārdūla vessel. The second vessel was set in the south with the mantra “īṣetveti,” and the fourth in the north with the mantra “śanno devī.” The vessels in the southwest were to be dark, like Kṛṣṇa, while those in the northwest were dusky or dark-grey. In the north, the vessel was red, adorned with a white flag. The vessel in the south was placed with the mantras “āgniṃ saṃsuptim” and “yamonāga,” while the vessel in the north was consecrated with “vāta” and then “āpyāyasva.” Two vessels each were placed near the gateways, adorned with abundant flowers and canopies, and consecrated with the primary colors. With the Indra-protecting mantra “trātāram indra” and “agnir mūrdhā,” other vessels were set in their places. The seventh vessel was placed with the mantras “kiñcid adhātu” and “ācatvā’bhitvā.” In the northwest, offerings for the fire and the necessary implements were carefully prepared. All substances, once inspected, were considered purified—there could be no doubt about their sanctity. This placement of the weapon (astra) was for the benefit of all and would fulfill every desire. With a cloth, the vessels brought into the sacrificial pavilion were gently touched, sanctifying them further. Beginning from the Śākra direction and proceeding to the domain of Īśāna, the rite was performed with meticulous attention. The teacher, using fragrant substances and the arghya vessel, placed the group of mantras, invoking divine presence. For the deity whose installation was being performed, the vessel bearing that deity’s name was placed with devotion. Alongside, the pot, the vessel of growth, the planets, and the lord of the dwelling were also honored. A pot with a neck bound by a thread, filled with jewels and wrapped with a pair of fine cloths, was prepared as the seat of divinity. The deity was worshipped in this pot, with the vessel of growth and the finest cloth as offerings. Sprinkling with the vessel of growth, it was then placed reverently in front. Having invoked the pot in the northwest, the assembly addressed the gathered deities as the noble group, inviting them to preside over the ceremony. With the mantra “vāstoṣpati,” the faults in the dwelling were pacified, and the wise one recited the necessary verses, performing the ritual of support. At the bathing seat, together with the priests, the teacher acted as the guru, guiding every step. The deity was then placed in the chariot of Brahma, and the twice-born—those initiated into sacred knowledge—established it with due ceremony. Reciting “bhadraṃ karṇa,” they bathed, donning garments of thread or bark, signifying purity. A mixture of honey and clarified butter was prepared in a bronze or copper vessel, and with the mantra “agnir jyoti,” the ritual of opening the eyes was performed, bringing the divine image to life and completing the sacred installation.