It’s performed to wake the god (Lord Shiva) up, do “Shringar” (anoint and dress him for the day), and carry out the first aarti (an offering of fire to the deity by circulating lamps, incense and other items).
‘नयाँ गीतको तयारी हुँदा पहिले घरमै परिवारबीच सरसल्लाह हुन्थ्यो, अहिले श्रीमान–श्रीमतीबीच हुन्छ,’ उनले भनिन् ।