When the Aranyaka Parva is being recited, great Brahmanas should be fied with fruts and roots. When the Arani Parva is reached, waterpots full of water should be distributed.
आरण्यके मूलफलैस्तर्पयेत्तु द्विजोत्तमान्। अरणीपर्व चासाद्य जलकुम्भान् प्रदापयेत्॥