Sūta said:: In the month of Kārttika the woman shall make a splendid image of goddess Umā fully bedecked in all ornaments and marked with all auspicious characteristics. The image may be made in gold, copper etc. and shall be duly installed. The image of the lord of Devas shall be equipped with all characteristics. In front the fire-god shall be depicted. Brahmā shall be depicted holding the sacrificial ladle. Nārāyaṇa the munificent shall be depicted bedecked in all ornaments and surrounded by the guardians of quarters and Siddhas. The vrata shall be offered in the temple of Rudra with devotion. By observing this vrata she will attain the body of Bhavānī and rejoice with Bhava. In every month it is meritorious to have the holy rite with one meal a day. Thus, the holy rites beginning with the month of Mārgaśīrṣa and, ending with Kārttika have been observed. O excellent sages, they are for the benefit of all creatures, men or women. The devoted man will attain Sāyujya with Śiva by performing the vrata and the devoted woman will attain Sāyujya with the goddess. There is no doubt that this has been so ordained by Śiva.