Śailādi said: They brought the usual divine seat of Śarva, the splendid seat made of gold, the beautiful one resembling Meru to be offered as seat for him (Nandin). They made a Maṇḍapa with many pillars shining with golden lustre. Pearl pendants were suspended and they were studded with gems and jewels. There were columns of Lapis Lazuli covered with small tinkling bells. The Maṇḍapa had doors on all sides bedecked in beautiful gems and jewels. After making the Maṇḍapa they placed a splendid seat in the middle. In front of it was the foot-stool shining with blue stones. For the installation of the pedestal they kept two water jars nearby. They were filled with sweet waters and covered with lotus flowers.