On the occasion of Sivaratri whosoever, ontrolling his sensc-organs, fasting totally for wenty four hours, shall adore Siva according his capacity, without deceitfulness, he shall am the merit equal 10 the performing of my vorship for a year. The merit equal to my vorship for a year shall also be achieved by a erson who performs my adoration on the day 1 Sivaratri.