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least one dozen very big and important temples which were started by the Gosvāmīs and which should be visited.) 9) One must circumambulate the temple building at least three times. (In every temple there is an arrangement to go around the temple at least three times. Some devotees go around more than three times: ten times, fifteen times—according to their vows. The Gosvāmīs used to circumambulate Govardhan Hill.) 10) One should circumambulate the whole Vṛndāvana area. 11) One must worship the Deity in the temple according to the regulative principles. (Offering  ārātrika ,  prasādam , decorating the Deity, etc.—these things must be observed regularly.) 12) Rendering personal service to the Deities. 13) Singing. 14)  Saṅkīrtana . 15) Chanting. 16) Offering prayers. 17) Reciting notable prayers. 18) Tasting  mahā-prasādam  (food from the very plate offered before the Deities). 19) Drinking  caraṇāmṛtam  (water from the bathing of the Deities which is offered to guests). 20) One must smell the incense and flowers offered to the Deity. 21) One must touch the lotus feet of the Deity. 22) One must see the Deity with great devotion. 23) One must offer  ārātrika  at different times. 24) One must hear about the Lord and His pastimes from  Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam , the  Bhagavad-gītā , and similar books. 25) One must pray to the Deity for His mercy. 26) One should remember the Deity. 27) One should meditate upon the Deity. 28) One should render some voluntary service. 29) One should think of the Lord as his friend. 30) One should offer everything to the Lord. 31) One should offer a favorite article (as food or a garment). 32) One should take all kinds of risks for Kṛṣṇa's benefit. 33) In every condition, be a surrendered soul. 34) Pour water on the  tulasī  tree. 35) Regularly hear  Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam  and similar literature. 36) Live in a sacred place like Mathurā, Vṛndāvana or Dvārakā. 37) Offer service to  Vaiṣṇavas  (devotees). 38) Arrange your devotional service according to your means. 39) In the month of  Kārttika  (October and November), make arrangements for special services. 40) During  Janmāṣṭamī  (the time of Kṛṣṇa's appearance in this world) observe a special service. 41) Do whatever is done with great care and devotion for the Deity. 42) Relish the pleasure of  Bhāgavatam  reading amongst devotees and not amongst outsiders. 43) Associate with devotees who are considered more advanced. 44) Live in the jurisdiction of Mathurā.