Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature c5.91

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This tree should be worshipped on the seventh or thirteenth lunar day. The worshipper should go to the tree, with those who recite mantras and spells. After the worship is over the worshipper should say, “O, Tree, which has originated by the power of Hari, you come to my presence. On behalf of Śiva, and by his order, I have to take you home.” Saying thus the tree should be taken home and consecrated in the evening in accordance with the rituals. In the house, the Sun, Śiva and Agni should be evoked and worshipped and then the root of the tree should be planted in the Īśāna (N.E. point) corner of the house and when it is planted, the spell or incantation of Vāmadeva Mantra or Śiromantra should be recited. In the same way the trunk with the branches of the tree is planted on the Northern part. The fallen leaves and flowers should be placed on the eastern side. When the root is planted the following prayer should be uttered: