History of Dharmashastra (Ancient and Mediaeval Religious and Civil Law in India) v6.c81.1480

v6.c81.1480

*Devyāh-rathayātrā*—on 5th, 7th, 9th, 11th or 3rd tithis or on days of Śiva and Gaṇeśa, king to prepare a structure of bricks or stones and establish Devī image there; he should prepare a chariot decorated with golden threads and ivory staves, bells &c. and place the Devī therein and then take the image back to his residence in a procession of men and women; the city, streets, houses and gates should be decorated and illuminated; reward happiness, glory, prosperity and sons; HV II. 420-424 (from Devīpurāṇa).