The kshatkarmas are six simple actions or rituals associated with goddess worship.

Asana Shuddhi: Sitting Mat Purification Ritual. 

This involves preparing the body for meditation or worship through specific postures. 

Spread out the mat and purify it by sprinkling water. For this, you can recite the mat purification mantra or Devi’s Name –

Oṃ Pṛthvi! Tvayā Dhṛtā Lokā Devi! Tvaṃ Viṣṇunā Dhṛtā ⁠।

Tvaṃ Ca Dhāraya Māṃ Devi! Pavitraṃ Kuru Cāsanam ⁠।⁠।

Note: If you cannot recite this mantra then sprinkle water while reciting “Om Namah Shivaya” or the Gayatri Mantra or just sprinkling Ganga water will also do the job.

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