nana -- various; upahara -- with paraphernalia of worship; balibhih -- and presents; vara-mukhyah -- prominent courtesans; sahasrasah -- by the thousands; srak -- with flower garlands; gandha -- fragrances; vastra -- clothing; abharanaih -- and jewelry; dvija -- of brahmanas; patnyah -- the wives; sv-alankritah -- well ornamented; gayantyah -- singing; ca -- and; stuvantah -- offering prayers; ca -- and; gayakah -- singers; vadya-vadakah -- instrumental musicians; parivarya -- accompanying; vadhum -- the bride; jagmuh -- went; suta -- bards; magadha -- chroniclers; vandinah -- and heralds.

Behind the bride followed thousands of prominent courtesans bearing various offerings and presents, along with well-adorned brahmanas' wives singing and reciting prayers and bearing gifts of garlands, scents, clothing and jewelry. There were also professional singers, musicians, bards, chroniclers and heralds.