After Shiva Puja, devotees decorate the idol with a selection of pastes, flowers and clothes.
This can include Tumeric paste, sandal paste, vermillion, bilva leaves and flowers. You can also add incense and ring temple bells.
The Times of India explains next the Camphor light is waved in front of the idol, and arati songs are sung.
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