With reverence and care, the sacred rites for consecrating images are laid out. First, the worshipper performs the consecration exactly as prescribed, following every ritual action with precision. As part of this, he recites the mantra: “You, who are the foremost among all people, the refuge, the lord, you indeed dwell unfailing.” Having completed these steps, he is instructed to carry out the installation rite, offering worship with fragrant substances and flowers, anointing with unguents, and presenting food offerings to the deity. This entire procedure, O beautiful one, is specifically prescribed for the wood of the madhuka tree. Whoever establishes the worship of the wooden image by this method fulfills the sacred requirements. Thus concludes the chapter entitled “Establishing the Worship of the Madhuka Wood Image,” in the Divine Scripture of the Śrī Varāha Purāṇa. Now, O Vasundharā, the installation of a stone image is described. The worshipper first finds a well-formed stone, free from flaws, and examines it thoroughly. Upon this stone, he quickly inscribes sacred markings using a white stick. Then, he offers a lamp and an oblation of curd-rice, accompanied by the mantra: “You are the illustrious one among all people, endowed with the brilliance of Soma and Agni, foremost in wisdom.” He continues: “O supreme, ten-thousandfold Varāha, victory, victory, may you increase! Having thus fashioned the form, establish the Lord Nārāyaṇa.” The image is then installed, facing east. The worshipper, 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, and is devoted to my rites, must observe the proper conduct. After eating yāvaka and milk-rice, the worshipper completes the rite over the course of a day and night. He mixes pañcagavya and fragrance together with water, and a festival is conducted, filled with singing and musical instruments. Reciters of Brahman chant thousands of syllables of the sacred Brahman, for the recitation of mantras is dear to the Lord, and He promises, “O Devi, I will come.” The virtuous one then performs the re-invocation with the prescribed mantra, remembering that among all beings, the Lord of the worlds, the arranger, remains established. Using this mantra, along with samid and clarified butter, the worshipper follows the procedure, and the Lord becomes present Himself. Next, pañcagavya is consumed according to the prescribed rite, with the appropriate mantra. Afterward, the Lord is installed in the temple with auspicious singing and music. The mantra is recited: “He who is marked by auspicious signs, always united with Lakshmi, ancient.” With this mantra, the deity is brought into the temple. Once the installation is complete, the worshipper offers the unction to the Lord. After performing the unction, he recites: “O Lord of good worlds, praised and welcomed, remain here, accompanied by mantra.” The installation is thus fulfilled, and worship continues with fragrant substances and garlands. The worshipper offers garments to the Lord, reciting: “O Lord of the gods, accept these garments, which I have made with devoted reverence.” The garments are given according to the prescribed rite, and incense is offered, accompanied by the mantra: “That primeval Person, ancient, Narayana, the chief of all worlds.” Having thus performed the worship, the food offering is presented. The prāpaṇaka gift is given with the previously mentioned mantra. Finally, the recitation for peace is performed, granting success in all undertakings—peace for children and elders, among cows and in courtyards, for maidens, and for devoted wives. Through these sacred rites, the installation and worship of the divine image are completed, filling the temple and the hearts of devotees with the presence and blessings of the Lord.