In the sacred calendar of the year, the wise and devoted are instructed in a series of holy observances, each month bringing its own opportunity for worship and blessing. In the auspicious month of Māgha, a chariot, beautifully adorned with all signs of good fortune, is to be constructed. After worshipping the Lord of the gods with due reverence, this chariot is offered, and the Brāhmaṇas are to be honored with food. As the month of Phālguna arrives, the greatly fortunate Goddess is especially pleased when, following the prescribed rites, her image is fashioned from gold. If gold is beyond one's means, then silver or copper may be used, each according to their capacity. After establishing and worshipping this image, it is installed in the temple of Śaṅkara, the Auspicious One. With the coming of Chaitra, the devotion continues. The Goddess, together with the supreme Goddess, is delighted when, in this month, forms of Bhava, Kumāra, and Bhavānī are made according to scriptural rule. These images, crafted from copper and other suitable metals, are properly established and offered to Rudra. By this act, one attains joy in the company of Bhavānī. The tradition further prescribes that a house in the style of Kubera, the lord of wealth, be constructed from silver, adorned with all manner of jewels. Within this house, the Lord, united with Umā and surrounded by Gaṇeśas, is to be established according to all proper rites and installed in the sacred abode of the Supreme Lord Bhava. In the month of Vaiśākha, the supreme vow known as Kailāsa is to be observed. By performing this vow and reaching the holy Mount Kailāsa, one rejoices in the company of Bhavānī. When Jyeṣṭha arrives, the great Lord, in the form of the liṅga and as the consort of Umā, is to be worshipped with folded hands by Brahmā and Viṣṇu. In the midst, united with Bhava in the form of the liṅga, and accompanied by a swan and a boar, these forms are to be auspiciously made from copper and other metals. Once established according to proper procedure, Brāhmaṇas are to be fed, and thus, in the abode of Śiva, one attains Śiva for Śiva. By installing these images with the Brāhmaṇas, the devotee attains union with the Goddess. In the auspicious month of Āṣāḍha, a beautiful house is to be built from well-fired bricks, filled with all kinds of grains and auspicious items, according to one's means. The house is further furnished with implements such as pestles and mortars, male and female servants, beds, seats, and all necessities. The house is then covered with garments, and the Lord, the great husband of Umā, is bathed with ghee and other sanctifying substances. A thousand Brāhmaṇas are to be fed with all due respect, and a learned, humble Brāhmaṇa, master of the Vedas, is to be especially honored. With devotion, a Brāhmaṇa in the first stage of life is to be worshipped, and a slender-waisted maiden, full of life, is offered. A field, a pair of cows, and a house furnished with divine beds and seats, as splendid as Mount Meru, are also to be given. By such acts, one reaches Goloka and delights eternally with Bhavānī, becoming her equal and imperishable through all ages. There is no doubt that such a devotee attains union with Bhavānī, adorned with splendid banners among all elements. In the month of Śrāvaṇa, a mountain of sesame seeds, decorated with canopies, banners, cloths, and sacred elements, is to be offered to Śarva. After feeding the Brāhmaṇas, as previously prescribed, the ritual continues. In Bhādrapada, a beautiful mountain of rice is prepared, adorned with canopies, banners, and cloths, and offered after feeding the Brāhmaṇas. The Goddess, radiant as the sun’s rays, rejoices with Bhavānī, and in Āśvayuja, a great mountain of grains is to be made. This is to be richly decorated with gold, cloth, and all grains and seeds, filled with auspicious elements and adorned with jewels. It is crafted with four peaks, draped with canopies and umbrellas, and festooned with fragrant garlands, incense, and ornaments. The mountain is celebrated with dancers, singers, conches, vīṇās, and the chanting of Brahman, accompanied by auspicious rites of great merit. Eight great banners and a profusion of flowers further adorn the mountain, which is named Meru, the supreme support of the three worlds. On the summit, Śiva is to be placed; in the middle, the elements; on the southern side, Brahmā with four faces, and on the northern side, Nārāyaṇa, free from affliction. Indra and the other guardians of the worlds are placed with devotion according to tradition. After establishing, bathing, and worshipping Maheśvara, the trident, adored by the gods, is placed in his right hand. In his left, the noose of Bhavānī and a gold-adorned lotus are placed. For Viṣṇu, the conch, discus, mace, and lotus are offered; for Brahmā, the rosary and water-pot; for Indra, the thunderbolt; for Agni, the supreme śakti weapon. For Yama, the staff; for Nirṛti, the sword; for Varuṇa, the great noose named Nāga; for Vāyu, the staff; for Kubera, the mace; and for Īśāna, the axe—each is offered in the proper order. A great worship of Śiva is then performed, with offerings of cooked food, and all the other gods are worshipped as extensively as one’s means allow. After feeding the Brāhmaṇas and completing the worship, the Mahameru vow is observed and offered to Mahādeva. By these acts, one attains Mahameru and delights with Mahādevi for a long time, ultimately achieving union with her without doubt. Furthermore, any woman who, in the month of Kārtika, creates the auspicious goddess Umā, adorned with all ornaments and auspicious marks, is especially blessed. Thus, month by month, the path of devotion unfolds, each act of worship and offering bringing the devotee ever closer to the Supreme Lord and the Great Goddess, in joy, union, and eternal blessedness.