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## Trivarnika Achar
When a reddish hue starts to appear in the sky, two seats made of powder should be placed in the mandap for the groom and bride's bath. Spread two sheets on these seats and seat the bride and groom on them. Then, perform the following actions:
First, the barber should massage oil. Then, have them bathed with water. After that, adorn them with clothes, ornaments, garlands, etc. During the bath, the women should sing auspicious songs and the musicians should play instruments.
**Mantra for offering fragrance and akshata:**
Om Sadivyagatrasya Gandhadharadichchakra Sugandham Vobhavati Sugandho'pi Nijena Gandhan Muradayah Sarve Bhrisham Jayante Gandhilah Yasya Punastantanyate Hyanantam Jnanam Darshanam Viryam Mukham Cha So'yam Jinendro Bhagavan Sarvajno Vitraragah Para Devata Tatpadorarchitpraarchitmatilabdha Ami Gandha Bhale Bhujayoh Kanthhe Hrtpadeshe Tripundradhirpenupen Bhaktikaih Prasrayena Sandhayante Te Bhavanthu Sarvasma Api Shreyase Laabe (Bhale) Sandharita Akshata Apyevam Bhavanthu. Iti Gandhakshatapadanamaatraha.
This is the mantra for offering fragrance and akshata. After reciting this mantra, offer fragrance and akshata to everyone. Apply the fragrance on the forehead, both arms, neck, and heart. Place the akshata on the head.
**Method of tying the Tali:**
After seeing the Pole Star at night, honor the learned and distinguished relatives and the assembly. On the fourth day, after giving the groom and bride a grand bath and performing the Jinabhishek, puja, homa, etc., perform the ceremony called Tali Bandhan. It is as follows:
The golden tali, tied with a turmeric-dyed thread given by the groom, should enhance the beauty of the bride's main ornament. Recite the mantra "Om Etasyah Panigrihiityah" completely and tie the tali around the bride's neck. Perform this ceremony on the fourth day of the wedding. After that, give blessings by reciting the following mantra:
Tatah Indrasya Shachya Sambandho Yatha Ratya Smarasya Cha. Sambandhamala Sambandha Dampatyostanutaattaatha.
Just as Indra is connected to Shachi and Kamadeva to Rati, may this bond of the tali create a strong connection between the couple.