Ritualistic worship: First ritualistic worship of God as a routine ritual is performed. Following this one should perform a mahashanti ritual, which begins with the worship of Lord Brahma, as He is responsible for creating the universe on this day. He is offered davna (a type of fragrant plant) during the worship. Later, a sacrificial fire (hom) and offerings of oblations through the fire (havan) are performed and offerings to Brahmans are made. Then Lord Vishnu is worshipped with offering obeisance by chanting the mantra, meaning, 'I bow to Thee, O Lord Vishnu, Who manifests in innumerable forms'. Then the Brahmans (Hindu priests) are offered money or presents (dakshina), and if possible, historical and mythological texts. It is said that by performing mahashanti one is cleansed of all sins, no new sins are generated, one's life span is increased and one becomes wealthy. By performing sanvtsar worship, all sins are cleansed, lifespan is prolonged, a woman’s married life is prolonged and one acquires serenity. On this day the deity of that day of the week is also worshipped.

    The following table gives the days of the week and the presiding deity of that day.

    The table below compares the soothing effect of various substances. This will clarify the reason why during the month of Chaitra, when the weather changes and summer begins, davna is offered in ritualistic worship (puja) everyday. Though both sandalwood and davna have the same ability to impart a soothing effect, sandalwood can do so only when it is wet unlike davna, which is effective throughout the day.