As the divine events unfolded, the god addressed Viśvakarman, who had just arrived, and commanded him: “Build for me a splendid temple, radiant with the brilliance of great jewels.” With this holy directive, Śiva, the glorious one, spoke further, describing the order of worship and the different names by which it would be known. He invited those present to listen as he revealed the attendants who were specially created for the purpose of worship. Śiva, renowned across the earth for his concern for the welfare of all worlds, declared: “You should always worship the one called Aruṇādriśvara.” He also spoke of the goddess Apītakuca, whose presence upholds the greatness of this sacred place. For the festival, the great god is to be worshipped, surrounded by his sons of enjoyment. Always, he is depicted bearing the deer and the axe, his countenance serene. He radiates fearlessness to the worlds, his splendor unimpeded. Adorned with all ornaments, the goddess increases the sentiment of love, and she delights the intoxicated elephant with abundant foods and delicacies. During the festival, the supreme power, ever present nearby, is to be worshipped. Amṛteśvara too is to be worshipped before the eyes. At the temple’s entrance, Nandī and Mahākāla, shining like the sun, stand guard. To the right, the Mothers are to be worshipped, accompanied by those who remove obstacles. In the northeast corner, Skanda, the bearer of the spear, is to be honored. After worshipping the temple itself, Dakṣiṇāmūrti is to be revered in the south. In the north, the form of Brahma is to be established; in the east, Śiva is to be worshipped, accompanied by the deer. The goddess Apītakuca, endowed with all powers, is also to be revered. For the protection of the temple, goddesses who lead prosperity are to be appointed. The Kṣetrapāla, surrounded by all the enclosures, is to be worshipped. Kālī and other deities, guardians of the rites, are to be honored as well. Viśvakarman is instructed to create divine maidens devoted to the worship of Śiva and the gods. These maidens are to be endowed with charming movements, ever pure, and bestowers of desire. For the attainment of divine service, let there be auspicious ones of pure mind. To establish Shaiva practice, they are to be instructed to worship Śiva first. Shaulbikas and those skilled in the four branches of true knowledge are to be appointed. Four monasteries should be established for those dwelling at the sacred fords in the four directions. Within these monasteries, the foremost sages of Śiva are to reside, protecting the worship of the Lord. Others, including the qualified Kapalikas, are to maintain the worship as well. This place of the kings is to be protected, unobstructed and inviolable, as decreed by command. Here, the devotees are to carry out the works determined for Shiva. This sacred activity grants inexhaustible fruit and is to be protected by the servants of Shiva. Śiva promises, “I will accomplish everything favorable to their minds.” The worship, as prescribed in the scriptures, is to be performed by humans according to established traditions. The acts resolved upon by Śiva’s servants should be carried out, pleasing to the Lord. Having established these various forms of worship for the protection of the world, countless sacrifices are to be performed here by the thousands. And those who offer an unbroken lamp in the presence of Śiva are blessed indeed.