With deep reverence, the devotee begins the sacred ritual by reciting, “Om, to the circle of Soma,” honoring the divine presence whose essence is the fullness of the sixteen parts. Here, within the ritual space, the sixteen phases of the Moon are to be worshipped, each representing a distinct aspect of the lunar divinity. The devotee prepares the gomudra, transforming it into nectar, and covers it with the matsya-mudra, following the prescribed sequence. With the mind fixed on the chosen deity, meditation precedes the display of sacred mudras. The wise practitioner then reveals the Mahāmudrā and Yonimudrā, each in their proper order, as gestures of devotion and invocation. With heart and mind attuned, the worshipper offers fragrance, flowers, and other auspicious items, never forgetting the presence of the deity. On the southern side of the conch, a vessel is set aside for sprinkling, marking the next step in the ritual. The devotee offers salutations—first to the essence of the self, invoking “hṛṃ,” and then to the essence of knowledge itself. According to tradition, the wise now sprinkle the maṇḍala with flowers and grains of rice, following the sacred rite. The ritual continues with offerings for pādya (water for washing the feet), arghya (a respectful offering), ācamana (water for sipping), and madhuparka (a mixture of honey, ghee, and curd). For pādya, water is mixed with śyāmāka, dūrvā grass, lotus, and viṣṇukrānta, while arghya is prepared with fragrance and dūrvā leaves, followed by pure water for sipping. Madhuparka is lovingly blended with honey, ghee, and curd. When worshipping Śaṅkara or the Sun, a conch vessel is especially recommended for these offerings. The devotee then meditates upon the seat powers, envisioning them adorned in red garments and displaying the gesture of fearlessness. The established image of the deity is worshipped according to the prescribed rites, and an image made auspiciously at home is to be honored daily. Care is taken never to worship an image that is unclear or marred in any way. Having conceived the deity’s form through the root mantra, the devotee meditates upon the divine as described in the sacred texts. When the image is installed at Śālagrāma, during both the invocation and dismissal of the deity, the devotee takes a handful of flowers, meditates, and recites the mantra. Just as offerings are invoked in the solitude of the forest, so is the deity invited to dwell within the image, drawn by devotion alone. The devotee establishes the divine presence, likening it to a lamp shining in this sacred place. For the one who abides within the sun, a pure seat is prepared, and the Supreme One is lovingly entreated to grant presence there, bestowing grace upon the devotees. Even if the ritual is not perfectly complete, the devotee humbly requests the Lord to remain favorably disposed and to stay within the image until the sacrifice is fulfilled. The devotee invokes the Lord’s radiance to swiftly enshroud the space on all sides. With heartfelt welcome, the devotee greets the Supreme Lord, expressing joy at the divine arrival and hoping for this auspicious coming again and again. For the lotus-born Supreme One, pure water is offered for washing the feet. Water for sipping is presented to the Lord for the sake of purity, and arghya is given to free the deity from all threefold afflictions. Madhuparka is prepared with care, offered with the hope of pleasing the divine. Once more, water for sipping is given, signifying purity attained. To the pure-souled one who pervades all worlds, the devotee offers the highest affection. Whether the offerings be a thousand or a hundred, according to one’s means and always with reverence, the Lord is honored. The idols of the Manus are anointed with fragrant flowers and other fitting offerings. The devotee arranges a garment for the Lord, who is the knower of unobstructed wisdom, and prepares an upper cloth for the Supreme Lord, completing the acts of worship with devotion and love.