In the sacred Varāha Purāṇa, after the description of the holy city of Mathurā, the narrative turns to the worship of divine images. The Earth herself, Vasundharā, steadfast in her vow and filled with wonder at what she had heard regarding the worship of the image made from Madhuka wood, attained supreme joy. Amazed by the power of the sacred field, she spoke to Viṣṇu: “O Lord, the greatness you have described fills me with awe. Through your divine teachings, my afflictions are lifted, and I feel freed. For my sake, O Viṣṇu, please explain all these things in detail. How do you, O Mādhava, remain established in images made of copper, bronze, and silver? How do you reside when approached by a celibate? And how do you, O Janārdana, abide on the left side, situated upon a wall?” Hearing these earnest questions, the primordial Boar, Śrī Varāha, replied with compassion: “O Vasundharā, when an image is to be made, let it be brought here. The image should be fashioned according to the prescribed characteristics. Then, O goddess, one should worship it with the aspiration for liberation from worldly existence. Once the image is made, it should be worshipped as per the rite of installation. Camphor, saffron, skin, and aguru are to be used in the rituals. With these, the wise should perform the anointing after worship. Auspicious rice pudding, prepared according to tradition, should be offered, along with all other auspicious items prescribed for worship. After these offerings, the devotee should perform prāṇāyāma and recite the sacred mantra: ‘With reverence in this world, you stand firmly in wood, O you who are well established on earth.’ Then, with pure-hearted devotees, one should circumambulate the image, never glancing upward or sideways, remaining free from desire and anger. The consecration must be performed precisely as prescribed by the rite, with the mantra: ‘You, who are the foremost among all people, the refuge, the lord, you indeed dwell unfailing.’ Having completed all these steps, the rite of my installation is fulfilled. Worship should be offered with fragrant substances, flowers, unguents, and food offerings. Whoever establishes the worship of the wooden image of the madhuka tree in this manner, O beautiful one, is truly blessed.” Thus concludes the chapter on the establishment of worship for the Madhuka wood image. The narrative then continues, as Varāha speaks further to Vasundharā: “Now, I shall describe the installation of a stone image—listen attentively. First, a well-formed stone, free from flaws and thoroughly examined, must be selected. Upon this stone, a white marking stick should be used to inscribe the necessary features. A lamp and an offering of curd-rice are then presented. The mantra to be recited is: ‘You are the illustrious one among all people, endowed with the brilliance of Soma and Agni, foremost in wisdom.’ And further: ‘O supreme, ten-thousandfold Varāha, victory, victory, may you increase! Having thus fashioned the form, establish the Lord Nārāyaṇa.’ The image should be installed facing east. The officiant, having donned a white sacred thread and brushed his teeth, recites: ‘You, O Lord, abide as all forms, with the power of māyā, the very essence of the entire universe. Bearer of implements, unconquered, ageless, immortal—having thus established the image in the stone, O beautiful one—’ Whoever installs me, O Earth, with devotion and in accordance with the rites, should partake of yāvaka and milk-rice, completing the rite over the course of a day and night. Finally, pañcagavya and fragrant substances are to be blended with water for the concluding rituals. Thus, the sacred procedures for establishing the worship of both wooden and stone images are revealed, bestowing liberation and divine presence upon those who follow them with faith and devotion.