Thus ends the chapter celebrating the greatness of fragrant flowers in the glorious Varāha Purāṇa. Now, the narrative turns to the sacred seasonal ritual, particularly the observance on the Dvādaśī—the twelfth day—of the bright fortnight in the month of Phālguna. On this auspicious day, devotees are instructed to gather white, pale, fragrant, and beautiful flowers in abundance, for these are most pleasing in the worship of the Lord. With a pure heart and mind, the devotee carefully performs each act of worship, following the prescribed rites with devotion. At this time, the worshipper, intent on honoring the Lord, offers salutations to Nārāyaṇa and recites the sacred mantra: “Salutations to you, Lord of the worlds, O mighty one, salutations to you.” As spring arrives and the trees burst into full bloom, their fragrance is carried upon the gentle winds. Whoever, following this method, performs the ritual in the month of Phālguna is especially blessed. And, as was asked about the excellence of the month of Vaiśākha, it is said: when my auspicious and fresh rites are performed, the sages themselves extol me, O Madhavi, chanting mantras from the Vedas. The dwellers of the heavenly realms, too, join in praise of the ancient, supreme person—the god of beings, the lord of all worlds, the imperishable one at the end of the ages. They praise Keśava, the essence at the dawn of time, the master and great lord of all the worlds. Among those who offer praise are illustrious sages: Nārada, Parvata, Asita, and Devala, as well as many others like Mitrāvasu and Parāvasu. Upon hearing the resounding echoes of mighty gods, a question arises among them: “What is this sound that we hear, accompanied by the chant of Brahman?” Then, O lotus-eyed one—he who is adorned with all forms and qualities—the gods express their desire to behold your form as Varāhī. Responding to this yearning, the god Nārāyaṇa addresses the Earth herself. He says, “O Earth, you have been upheld for a divine thousand years. I am coming here—may good befall you—for the heavenly beings wish to see you.” Hearing these words from Mādhava, the Earth listens intently and then addresses the divine Person in the form of the Boar. She says, “I have sought refuge in you; I am devoted to you; you are my path and my Lord. O God, by what means are you pleased, and by what act are you worshipped? I feel no distress in your constant actions. All the worlds of gods and demons, along with Indra and the Grandfather, exist by your will. What deeds are performed by those, O Mādhava, who are blessed to behold you? What is the duty of a brāhmaṇa, and what should a kṣatriya do? By what means is yoga attained, or by what determined austerity? What is considered painful dwelling, and what are the proper foods and drinks? What sort of acquisition is there, and in which directions, O Lord? By what action, O Keśava, does one avoid being born as an animal? By what does one attain old age, and by what is birth obtained? By the power of what action does one escape the cycle of existence?” The Earth concludes, “Let those devoted to the Lord, and those intent on liberation, listen to me.” And thus, the mantra is revealed: “Among all the months, Mādhava is foremost; indeed, the month of Mādhava. And in all sacrifices, he is always worshipped—Nārāyaṇa, the hero in the seven worlds.