(Then the different marriage rituals were performed in succession as follows—) The vermillion was consecrated and put on the forehead of the bride by the groom. Rice flakes were scattered before the couple as well as the sacred fire before these flakes were offered to the sacrificial fire itself as an offering. Then the ritual of ‘Bhanwari (circumambulation around the sacred fire by the married couple) was completed. After that, the ‘Shil Pohani’ ritual was done (in which solid turmeric is crushed on a grinding stone or mortar with the help of a pestle). At that time, Sri Ram’s enchanting and magnificent dark-complexioned image stole the mind and heart of all those present.