The wise have taught that worshipping Śiva and other deities on their respective days of the week is a powerful means of purifying oneself. This practice forms the very foundation for achieving all one’s desired results, whether those relate to the lunar days, the stars, or their conjunctions. The day itself, stretching from sunrise to sunrise, remains constant—without increase or decrease—and is, thus, considered complete and of the very nature of Brahman, serving as the basis for all actions, beginning with those of Brahmā himself. On special days such as lunar tithis, the worship of the gods brings full enjoyment to human beings. The early part of these days, especially at night, is dedicated to honoring the ancestors and is highly praised, while the later part, particularly during daylight, is reserved for the gods and is equally commended. If a lunar day extends to sunrise, its observance should be marked at midday. When performing acts for the gods, one should carefully consider auspicious times, such as the positions of constellations and other celestial factors, and then proceed with worship, recitation, and related rites on the appropriate days. The Vedas themselves declare that worship is to be performed in this manner, and by understanding the intended meaning behind such acts, one attains both enjoyment and the fruits of their efforts. The term 'worship' is renowned both in worldly and Vedic contexts as the application of one’s mental attitude and knowledge toward attaining desired enjoyments. Obligatory rites and those performed occasionally should be done at their proper times; rites performed for specific desires are to be undertaken immediately, while obligatory ones are observed daily, monthly, fortnightly, or yearly, as appropriate. Each action yields its corresponding result, and through these acts, sins are gradually destroyed. For example, worship of Mahāgaṇapati on the fourth day of the dark fortnight removes the sins accumulated during that fortnight and bestows the fruits of its enjoyments. If this worship is performed on the fourth day in the month of Caitra, it grants the results of the whole month, and when done in Siṃha or Bhādrapada, the fruits of the entire year are received. On the seventh day, when the star Hasta falls on a Sunday from Śravaṇa onwards, worship is prescribed. On the seventh day of the bright half of Māgha, one should worship the Sun. In Jyeṣṭha or Bhādrapada, on a Monday, and on the twelfth day when the star Śravaṇa is present, worship is to be performed. On the twelfth day, worship of Viṣṇu is especially auspicious and brings prosperity; in the month of Śrāvaṇa, such worship is particularly known to bestow desired health. By giving twelve items, such as cows complete with all their accessories, one attains the same result as by offering oblations to Viṣṇu on the twelfth day. On this day, one should also worship twelve Brāhmaṇas representing the twelve names of Viṣṇu with sixteen offerings, thereby gaining his favor. In the same way, worshipping all the gods with their respective twelve names, and the twelvefold worship of Brahmā, pleases each deity. In the month of Karkaṭa, on a Monday, on the ninth day when the star Mṛgaśīrṣa is present, those who desire prosperity should worship the Mother, who bestows all fruits of enjoyment. The ninth day of the bright half of Āśvayuja is known to grant all desired results, especially when it coincides with the fourteenth day of the dark fortnight falling on a Sunday. On the day of Ārdrā or Mahārdrā, worship of Śiva is especially praised; on the fourteenth day of the dark half of Māgha, such worship bestows all desired results. These observances grant long life, remove the fear of death, and bestow all accomplishments. In the month of Jyeṣṭha, on the day of Mahārdrā and on the fourteenth day as well, or on the day of Ārdrā in Mārgaśīrṣa, one should worship Śiva with sixteen offerings in that particular form. Such devotion leads to the vision of the Lord’s feet. Worship of Śiva is known to bestow both enjoyment and liberation, and the worship of the gods according to the days, especially in Kārtika, is highly praised. When the month of Kārtika arrives, the wise should worship all the gods with gifts, austerity, offerings, recitation, and discipline. By serving with sixteen forms of service, with images and Vedic mantras, and by feeding Brahmins, one becomes free from desire and suffering. Worship of the gods in Kārtika grants all enjoyments, removes diseases, and destroys afflictions caused by spirits. On Sundays in Kārtika, by worshipping the Sun and giving oil and cotton, leprosy and similar diseases are destroyed. By giving harītakī, black pepper, cloth, milk, and similar items, and by establishing a Brahma image, consumption and wasting diseases are cured. By giving lamps and mustard seeds, epilepsy is removed. On Kṛttikā Mondays, worship of Śiva is prescribed for all. This removes great poverty and brings prosperity, especially by giving houses, fields, and household items. On Kṛttikā Tuesdays, worshipping Skanda and giving lamps, bells, and similar items quickly grants mastery of speech. On Kṛttikā Wednesdays, worshipping Viṣṇu and giving curd-rice brings good progeny. On Kṛttikā Thursdays, worshipping Brahmā and giving honey, gold, and ghee increases enjoyment for all. By giving fragrance, flowers, and food, enjoyment is further increased. A barren woman who gives gold, silver, and similar items obtains a good son. On Kṛttikā Saturdays, worship of the guardians of the directions is prescribed, including the elephants of the directions, serpents, bridges, Tryambaka, Rudra, Viṣṇu, and the remover of sins. Worship of Brahmā, the bestower of knowledge, Dhanvantari, and the Aśvins removes disease, untimely death, and calms sudden illnesses. By giving salt, iron, oil, black gram, and three pungent fruits, as well as fragrances, water, and similar things, and by giving both liquids and solids in standard measures, one attains heaven. In the month of Mārgaśīrṣa, worship at dawn is prescribed. Worship of Śiva and all the other deities in order grants all accomplishments, with rice and havis food being the best offerings. Various kinds of food offerings are especially praised in Mārgaśīrṣa, for in this month, giving food yields all desired results.