Sūta said: O sages of good holy rites, he shall worship the liṅga with thousands of white, red and blue lotuses, with white Arka, Karavīra, Karṇikāra and Kurabaka as well as with other flowers in accordance with their availability repeating the Gāyatrī. After adoring with scents, etc., with incense, with auspicious lamps and with Nīrājanas (wavings of lights) the devotee shall worship the great lord in Liṅga form. O excellent brahmins, he shall offer Aguru (agallochum) in the south by means of Aghora Mantra.