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## Composed by Somasen Bhattaraka
The means to perform the Mang ceremony are: Dip a Khadira (Catechu) twig, with two small branches bearing fruits and three Darbha grass blades, in ghee. Or, perform the Mang ceremony with a Sami (Prosopis) twig. The tip of the twig should be budding and have three white spots like feathers. Apply vermillion mixed with oil to the part of the body where the Mang ceremony is performed. After the Mang ceremony, the husband should sprinkle Udumbara (Ficus glomerata) fruit on the wife's stomach and head. The Acharya should make a garland of Udumbara fruits and place it around the pregnant woman's neck. All other rituals should be performed as before. || 76-79 ||
The Acharya should perform the Punyavachana ceremony for the pregnant woman.
**Meaning:** The Acharya should bless the pregnant woman by performing the Punyavachana ceremony.
**Mantra:** Om Hrim Shrim Hrim Krim A Si Ja Usa Udumbarakritachurna Samaste Jathare Cheyam Vim Kshvim Swaha.
**Meaning:** Using this mantra, sprinkle Udumbara powder on the stomach or head.
**Mantra:** Om Namo'rhathe Bhagavate Udumbarafalabharanan Bahuputra Bhavitumhi Swaha.
**Meaning:** Reciting this mantra, the husband should place a garland of Udumbara fruits around the pregnant woman's neck.
**Special Note:** Garbhadan, Pramod, Simanta, and Punsavan should be performed in the ninth month if the husband is poor. || 80 ||
All ceremonies from Garbhadan to Annaprashan should be performed in their respective months. Ashadha and Pushya months are not considered inauspicious for these ceremonies. || 81 ||
If Jupiter and Venus are in the setting phase during the month when a particular ceremony is to be performed, there is no harm. The month itself is strong and protective. || 82 ||
For Punsavan, Simanta, Chulopanayana, Garbhadan, and Pramod, Nandi should not be performed. || 83 ||
**Note:** 1. A slightly withered tip, like the tip of a half-bloomed flower petal, which is slightly inward.