Matsya Purana 58.52

58.52

pūjayitvā sarastatra baliṃ dadyāt samantataḥ.
punardināni hotavyaṃ catvāri munisattamāḥ!.. 58.47 ..

The cow should then be bathed by reciting the text of the Atharva Veda, such as punarâmeti, etc., as well as âpohiṣṭhâ, etc., and then the worshipper should return to the circle of priests. Then the tank should be worshipped and bali offerings should be made on four sides of it. Afterwards, homa sacrifice should be performed for four days.—46-47.