Matsyapurana 62.27

62.27

pratipakṣaṃ ca mithunaṃ tṛtīyāyāṃ varānane
pūjayitvārcayedbhaktyā vastramālyānulepanaiḥ //

In the same way, on every third day of the bright and dark fortnights, the devotee should, after adoring the God (Śiva) with his consort, offer them cloths, garlands, flowers, sandal, etc. To a male God, a yellow garment should be offered and to a female goddess, saffron-colored dress.—27.