Matsyapurana 69.46

69.46

vāsobhiḥ śayanīyaiśca vittaśāṭhyavivarjitaḥ
evaṃ kṣapātivāhyā ca gītamaṅgalaniḥsvanaiḥ //

The twelve Brâhmaṇas thus employed should be honoured with garlands of flowers, sandal paste, bed sheets, gold rings, gold sacred threads, gold bangles, and different kinds of cloths. Miserliness should not be exercised in this respect. That night should thus be passed in rejoicings, accompanied with singing and music.—45-46.