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A new pot, adorned with five kinds of gems, filled with five kinds of grains, and containing darbha and dūba grass, is placed within the lotus. The pot is covered with a lid. This pot is placed on a five-mandala platform. The platform is placed on a large and beautiful, level ground, upon which a wedding pavilion is constructed, adorned with all kinds of beauty. The pavilion is topped with an eight-petaled lotus. In the center of the lotus, a large, heavy karnīkā is placed. Around the lotus, a pond-like shape is created, and around that, four square doors are built. The petals of the lotus and the doors are painted with five different colors.
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On the petals, eight nāgas, known by their mantras, are drawn. The eight nāgas are Maaks, Prabhritya, and others. The nāgas are adorned with mantras and placed on the outer corners of the mandala, in the four directions, starting with the northeast corner.
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Four pots are placed, and their mouths are adorned with new leaves, flowers, garlands, clothes, and mirrors.
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On the four doors of the mandala, four images are drawn with powder. On the east door, an elephant is drawn. On the south door, a horse is drawn. On the west door, another elephant is drawn. On the north door, a bull is drawn, with its tail, horns, linga, and ears clearly depicted.
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On the southwest and southeast corners, the lineage of the bride's father, including his achievements and other details, is written. On the northwest and northeast corners, the lineage of the groom, including his achievements and other details, is written.
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This great mandala is filled with auspicious substances, suitable for worship and offerings. It is adorned with sprouts and other auspicious objects, according to the instructions of the ācārya and sādhus.
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During the evening, or during the auspicious bath of the bride and groom, a strong seat is prepared with care, accompanied by auspicious music and instruments.
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The barber performs the oil massage, and the water is prepared. Then, two separate platforms are prepared, adorned with beautiful ornaments and clothes.
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On the eight petals of the lotus, in the eight directions, eight nāgas are drawn, each with their own mantra.