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How is Varuna worshipped or celebrated in modern times?

Whenever a kalasha (water pot) is installed as part of any puja, Varuna is invoked into it and worshiped first. He is also invoked into mandalas as the guardian deity of the west direction.

Under these conditions, Sutak (impurity due to death or birth) doesn't apply

If these ceremonies have already started, then they need not be stopped if news of impurity comes - Upanayana, yajna, wedding, shraadha, havan, puja, japa. But if news comes before starting, then should not start.