APPENDIX ONE

Method of Worshipping Lord Shiva

Now fragrant flowers, incense, lamps, materials for the bath of the Lord,

With these in hand go to a suitable place and make a seat for the Lord. Install the image therein and meditate on His form and the light that is God.

Invoke Him to descend and occupy the image.

Worship Him with great devotion,

With flower offerings, songs, and obeisance.

Perform with ardor all the religious acts.

Those who do these acts daily

Will abide by the side of the Lord.

SHIVAJNANA SIDDHIYAR