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The Adipurana states that the earth was purified by the water of the horses' hooves, and thus, by destiny, the king's wealth was secured. The Lord was anointed by the celestial beings with golden pitchers, just as Mount Mandara is adorned by the evening clouds. The kings, led by Nabhiraj, all anointed him together, saying, "This Vrishabhadeva is truly worthy of being king." The citizens also anointed his feet with water from the Sarayu River, some using lotus leaf cups, others earthen pots. The Indra of the Vyantara gods, led by Magadha, also anointed him with joy, saying, "He is the lord of our land." The Lord Vrishabhadeva was first bathed in holy water, then in kasaya water, and finally in fragrant water. He then entered a golden bath-pond filled with warm water and enjoyed a pleasant bath. The earth, adorned with the garlands, clothes, and ornaments that he discarded after his bath, seemed to have received the gifts of her lord's touch. (This is a metaphor for the love between a man and a woman, where they wear each other's clothes and ornaments.) As the celestial singers chanted auspicious hymns, the Lord Vrishabhadeva received a bath fit for a king, one that would bring him the goddess of fortune. After his bath and the offering of incense, the Lord was adorned with garlands, ornaments, and clothes brought from heaven by the gods.