After properly consecrating, the pillar should be raised, saying: "Just as Mount Meru, the great and immovable mountain, and the mighty Himalayas are steadfast..."
Thus, the pillar should be raised according to the prescribed method, with the proper action, and a decorated elephant (mattavarani) should be placed beside the stage.
The stage, connected with four pillars, should be constructed according to the standard measurements. An elephant (mattavarani) should be placed beside it, with the height equal to that of a half-arm's length.
उत्सेधेन तयोस्तुल्यं कर्तव्यं रङ्गमण्डपम् । तस्यां माल्यं च धूपं च गन्धं वस्त्रं तथैव च ॥ ६५॥
The stage should be constructed with equal height to that of the pillars. It should be adorned with garlands, incense, fragrance, and appropriate clothing.