Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 23
The Narration of the Trayodaśī Vow Observed Throughout the Twelve Months
पूजयित्वा जगन्नाथावुमामाहेश्वरी तनूः । हैम्यौ रौप्यौ च मृन्मप्यौ यथाशक्त्या विधाय च ॥ २३ ॥
pūjayitvā jagannāthāvumāmāheśvarī tanūḥ | haimyau raupyau ca mṛnmapyau yathāśaktyā vidhāya ca || 23 ||
Having worshipped Jagannātha, the Lord of the universe, one should also worship the embodiments of Umā and Maheśvara; and, according to one’s means, fashion them in gold, in silver, or even in clay.
Narada
Vrata: none (part of the ongoing rite described in this section)
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
FAQs
It teaches inclusive, capacity-based devotion: after worshipping Jagannātha, one honors Umā and Maheśvara as sacred forms, showing that sincere bhakti is valid whether the offering is precious (gold/silver) or simple (clay).
Bhakti here is expressed through pūjā and reverent icon-worship, emphasizing intention and devotion over material expense—“yathāśaktyā” frames worship as accessible to all devotees.
Ritual practicality is highlighted: the verse implies correct pūjā-vidhi and appropriate materials for making mūrtis, aligning with applied Kalpa (ritual procedure) rather than abstract theory.