greatjoy. The celestial Gandharvas praised:the celes-
tial maidens danced :the celestial musicians played on
their different loud musical instruments, all big moun-
tains quaked : the seven oceans were agitated: all great
winds blew rehemently: all these happened where
Siva and Uma were swinging. All the gods saw that
the whole world was trembling in fear. They, head-
ed by Indra, approached Siva who can purify sins,
prostrated themselves at his feet and reported to him
thus;—"Oh Almighty Siva I please stop from this,
thy recreation. Oh Lord! the entire universe is in
danger thereby and the ocean encroaches upon all
land*" When the gods thus praised him, he was so
pleased that he jumped down from the swing in great
joy. Then, he clearly and distinctly addressed to the
celestial audience that were witnessing the events.
"This "Swing "Festival is to be celebrated
on the bank of "Pushkarini*' during spring. The
altar is adorned with silk embroidered in gems.
It is to have an umbrella aud a chowry. A wreath
is to be tied around it with golden balls, beautiful
ornaments, stars and flowers. The wreath is to have
images of hanging Vidyadharas. Large mirrors are
to be kept at the sides of the altar. The altar can
still be adorned with what is beautiful to the sight.
Then the sacrificial fire is to be worshipped: oblations
to be given to the quarters. This being done, Siva is to
be placed in the altar with the mula mantra before all
people surrounded by their friends and relations. The
learned Brahmin who is standing at the side recites