What day is the 15th day of the 2nd lunar month in 2025? Offerings for the 15th day of the 2nd lunar month
The 15th day of the 2nd lunar month, also known as the 15th day of the 2nd lunar month, is one of the most important holidays in Vietnamese culture. On this day, many families perform rituals to pray for peace, luck and happiness for the whole family.
What date is the 15th day of the 2nd lunar month in 2025 according to the Gregorian calendar?
According to the calendar, the Full Moon of February 2025 falls on Friday, March 14, 2025 according to the Gregorian calendar.
Offering tray for the 15th day of the 2nd lunar month
The offerings on the 15th day of the 2nd lunar month can be vegetarian (for Buddha) or non-vegetarian (for Ancestors and Gods).
Vegetarian tray (for Buddha): Includes fresh flowers, clean water, five-fruit, sticky rice dessert and vegetarian dishes such as vegetarian spring rolls, vegetarian ham, vegetable soup, vegetarian stir-fried vegetables, fried tofu or tomato sauce, vegetarian stir-fried vermicelli.
Savory food tray (for Ancestors and Gods): Includes whole boiled chicken or boiled pork, sticky rice with gac fruit or green bean sticky rice, ham, fried spring rolls, bamboo shoot and bone soup or meatball soup, stir-fried vermicelli, stir-fried vegetables, pickled onions, braised fish or braised pork, fruit, sticky rice pudding, wine, water, votive paper.
Notes when performing the Full Moon Festival in February
Time of worship: Should be done on the full moon day (15th lunar day) or can be done in advance on the 14th lunar day if not convenient.
Preparation: Clean the altar, prepare a full and neat tray of offerings.
Dress: Dress neatly and politely when performing the ceremony.
Prayers to ancestors and gods on the 15th day of the 2nd lunar month
Namo Amitabha Buddha! (3 times)
I bow to the nine directions of Heaven, the ten directions of Buddhas, the Buddhas of the ten directions.
I respectfully bow to the Emperor of Heaven and the Earth, all the deities.
I respectfully bow to you, the God of the Kitchen, the God of Destiny.
I respectfully bow to the local Tho Cong, Tho Dia, Tho Ky Long Mach, and the deities who govern this area.
I respectfully bow to my ancestors, grandparents, parents, and the spirits of my paternal and maternal ancestors.
Today is February 15, year of the Metal Snake. I, the believer, am (full name), residing at (address). I sincerely prepare incense, flowers, offerings, gold, silver, tea and fruit to respectfully offer to the deities.
I humbly ask you to witness my sincerity and bless my family with peace, success in work, good health, and all the best.
Pray to the Gods to bless, ward off evil, bring luck and fortune to the family, and for children to be healthy and prosperous.
We respectfully offer this humble offering and ask for your witness.
Namo Amitabha Buddha! (3 times)
Performing the Full Moon Festival in February not only shows respect to ancestors and gods but is also an opportunity for families to gather and pray for good things for the future. Preparing the offerings carefully and performing the ceremony with sincerity will bring peace and luck to the whole family.
