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## Trivarnika Achar:
**233:**
On the fourth day, elderly, virtuous women should bathe the couple. Then, they should adorn them with ornaments and clothes, and seat them on decorated platforms, performing all the rituals. In front of them, they should spread a layer of mud, and draw a swastika symbol with turmeric and rice. On this, they should ceremoniously install a kalash (pot) for auspiciousness. The mouth of the kalash should be decorated with five leaves, garlands, cloth, and threads. || 15-17 ||
The Acharya, holding the kalash, should bless the couple with auspicious words, wishing them prosperity and good fortune. He should then sprinkle them with water from the kalash. || 18 ||
After this, they should make the couple circumambulate the fire thrice, and then seat them again. Virtuous women should apply kumkum tilak to them. They should perform aarti, and shower them with water and akshat, saying, "May you prosper and flourish." On this occasion, the women should honor them with clothes, betel nut, ornaments, etc., according to their means, giving gifts to the couple and making them happy. || 19-20 ||
"May your lineage prosper through you, O bride and groom!" They should bless them with such words, and then send them home with joy. || 21 ||
Then, they should feed all their relatives, and honor them with fragrant offerings, betel nut, clothes, and ornaments, with great love. || 22 ||
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This ritual should be performed for the first time in the house. It leads to the growth of righteous offspring, and is solely for the sake of Dharma. || 23 ||
When a woman first menstruates, the above-mentioned rituals should be performed in full. This leads to the growth of righteous offspring. || 23 ||
In one's own house, one should face east while sleeping. In a father-in-law's house, one should face south. While traveling, one should face west. Never face north. || 24 ||