Matsya Purana 264.29
Matsyapurāṇa 264.29
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264.29
kṣamadhvamititān brūyād yajamāno'pyataḥ param.
devaṃ prastaraṇe kṛtvā netrajyotiḥ prakalpayet .. 264.28
Then the wise should bring the Phallus or the image and worship the sculptor with cloth jewels and ornaments Then "excuse me" should be said by the Yajamân (the sacrificer or worshipper) and the sculptors, &c, dismissed—27 28
Then the idol is to be placed on the seat and his eyes are to be imparted The following, in brief is the way—First offerings should be made all round with sesamum, clarified butter, rice cooked in milk and sugar Then after decorating the Brahmanas with white flowers, guggula, incense with clarified butter should be offered to the image and then gifts to the Brâhmanas should be offered according to his means—29 30
Translations (1)
- The Matsya Puranam — A Taluqdar of Oudh 1916, English
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- Matsya — Sanskrit