[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975) › c8.1475 # Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature c8.1475 Purāṇic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Purāṇic Literature c8.1475 - **Language:** English ### [c8.1475](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.1475) The throne placed on the dais must be covered with a white silk and Devī (goddess) should be consecrated on it. A calm Brahmin should read the Vedas and at that time the worship of the goddess should begin. This worship will continue for nine days. Another ritual of this ‘navarātripūjā’ is the worship of virgins. (See under Kumārīpūjā) - [Previous: c8.1474](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.1474) - [Next: c8.1476](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.1476) - [Up: c8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.1475](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.1475) · Pramāṇa