The mandala is worshipped by making offerings of ritual food, sacred thread, colored paste, incense, lighted wicks and flowers.

Family members then sit cross-legged in front of one's mandala, and the lady of the household walks down the row putting Tika The next part of the ceremony is Sagan Biyegu (सगं बियेगु).

The participants are then presented a set of auspicious ritual food consisting of boiled egg, smoked fish and rice wine.

The mandala represents the universe, and the wick and incense stick which are lighted during the ceremony means that the participant should spread brightness and fragrance for others.

[10][11] The ingredients used to construct the Mha Puja mandala may differ as per caste group and family tradition, but the philosophy behind the ceremony is the same.

The arrangement of the food on the plate also represents a mandala, with a mound of beaten rice at the center surrounded by portions of eight side dishes.