After planting the stick, they cover it with golden cloths, perfume it with scents and decorate it with garlands and various ornaments.
अपरेधुस्तस्याः क्रियतेऽत्युच्छ्रयो नृपः। अलंकृतायाः पिटकैर्गन्धमाल्यैश्च भूषणैः॥