Matsyapurana 83.38

83.38

ekāpi gurave deyā kapilā ca payasvinī
parvatānāmaśeṣāṇām eṣa eva vidhiḥ smṛtaḥ //

Nine, eight, seven, five or even one milch cow should be given away to the preceptor (guru), according to the means of the devotee.—37.

This is the way of the worship of all the hills. The same mantras and materials for worship should be employed in worshipping them all. The sacrificial offerings to the different asterisms, Lokapâlas, Brahmâ and other Devas should also be offered by applying their respective mantras. Diurnal fasts should be observed. In case the devotee cannot do so, he may take his meals in the night. O Nârada ! Now listen to the Dâna mantras of all hills serially.—38-40.