Matsyapurana 7.18

7.18

namaḥ sarvātmane maulim arcayediti keśavam
tataḥ prabhāte taṃ kumbhaṃ brāhmaṇāya nivedayet //

“The fast begins in the month of Chaitra, on the 12th day of the bright fortnight. One who observes this fast should place a jar of gold, silver, copper, brass or earth—according to his means—on an earthen platform, after filling it with different fruits, pieces of sugar-cane, and white rice. Before placing the jar on the platform, it should also be painted with white sandal and covered with two pieces of white cloth. After this, a small plate of copper containing some fruits, gold and raw sugar should be placed on the top of the jar. Above it should be placed a plantain leaf, bearing an image of Cupid, and to the left of it should be placed the image of Rati made of sugar. After this, the worship of Cupid and Rati should be performed in the following manner:—The images should first be bathed with incense and water, then white flowers, rice, and sesamum should be offered. Afterwards, the Aṅgapûjâ (body worship) should follow, as indicated below:—After pronouncing Oṃ Kâmâya, worship the feet. After pronouncing Oṃ Saubhâgyadâya, worship the legs. After pronouncing Oṃ Smarâya, worship the thighs. After pronouncing Oṃ Manmathâya, worship the waist. After pronouncing Oṃ Svaschodarâya, worship the stomach. After pronouncing Oṃ Anaṅgâya, worship the breast. After pronouncing Oṃ Padmamukhâya, worship the mouth. After pronouncing Oṃ Panchaśarâya, worship the hands. After pronouncing Oṃ Sarvâtmane, worship the head. On the completion of this worship, sandal and incense should be offered, and then prayers should be sung accompained by music. In case there be no one to sing prayers and play on the music, then the glories of Kâma and Keśava should be narrated and listened to. On the following morning, the jar should be given to a Brâhmaṇa.—10-18.