Prayer for the full moon of January to worship ancestors and gods

The full moon day is the 15th day of the lunar calendar, also known as the Vong day. The full moon day has a special meaning in the spiritual and cultural life of Vietnamese people. On this day, many families often hold ceremonies to remember their ancestors, thank the gods, and pray for peace and luck.

The Full Moon Festival of the first lunar month, also known as Tet Nguyen Tieu, takes place on the 15th day of the first lunar month every year. In 2025, the Full Moon Festival of the first lunar month will fall on Wednesday, February 12 of the Gregorian calendar.

What is a good time to worship on the full moon day of January?

When making offerings on the full moon day of January, you need to pay attention to the good times and arrange a sincere offering ceremony to express your gratitude to Buddha and your ancestors.

Morning of the day12/02/2025(ieJanuary 15th Lunar Calendar) is the best time to worship on the 15th day of the first lunar month.

The good hours to worship on the 15th day of the first lunar month are usually at Mao (5am-7am), Ngo (11am-1pm), and Than (3pm-5pm).

However, if the family is busy, the ceremony can be performed earlier.February 11(ieJanuary 14th Lunar Calendar).

Good hours to worship on the 15th day of the first lunar month are: Dragon (7am-9am), Horse (11am-1pm), Goat (1pm-3pm)

What does the full moon offering tray in January include?

The full moon offering tray is usually carefully prepared with many offerings to present to ancestors and gods. The ingredients in the vegetarian offering tray usually include incense, flowers, fruits, sticky rice with gac fruit or green bean sticky rice, vegetarian spring rolls, vegetarian sweet rice balls, wine, water,...

In addition, there is also a savory offering tray with chicken, sticky rice with gac fruit or green bean, pork roll or head cheese, fried spring rolls, braised pork, mushroom soup, and boiled vegetables. Preparing a solemn and sincere offering tray not only shows respect for ancestors and gods but also brings peace and luck to the family.

Prayer for the full moon of January, year of the Snake, to worship the Gods and the Land God

Namo Amitabha Buddha!

Namo Amitabha Buddha!

Namo Amitabha Buddha!

I respectfully 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, the Mother of Earth, and the Gods of Fortune. I respectfully bow to the Gods of the Five Directions, the Five Lands, and the Gods of Fortune. I respectfully bow to the Gods of the Front and Back, the God of Land, and the God of Wealth. I respectfully bow to the Gods who govern this area.

The householder (we) are named ... currently residing at ...

Today is the full moon day of the first lunar month of the year of At Ty. We, the homeowner, sincerely prepare flowers, honeysuckle, tea, and light incense sticks to offer before the altar.

We, the homeowner, respectfully invite the current year's ruling Thai Tue Chi Duc Ton Than, the local tutelary deities, the Dragon Vein Ton Than, the local Tho Dia, the Ngu Tho, Ngu Phuong, Tao Phu Than Quan, Phuc Duc Chinh Than and the Ton Than currently governing this area.

I beg you to hear my invitation, have mercy on the homeowner, come down before the altar, witness our sincerity, accept the offerings, bless and protect us so that we are always safe, our work goes smoothly, our wishes come true, our requests are answered, and our spiritual heart is open.

We prepare this humble offering with all our hearts, respectfully bow before the altar, and ask for your protection and blessing.

Namo Amitabha Buddha!

Namo Amitabha Buddha!

Namo Amitabha Buddha!

Prayer to ancestors on the 15th day of the first lunar month of the year At Ty

Today is the full moon day of January, year of At Ty 2025.

We, the believers, are:... residing at:...

We sincerely invite: Sun God of the Sun Palace; Southern Dipper and Northern Dipper; Thai Bach and Thi Tue Gods; Northern Pole Purple Star; Van Xuong and Van Khuc Gods; Twenty-eight Constellations, Five Elements; Rahu and Ketu Gods to descend before the altar and listen to our invitation.

On the full moon day of the first lunar month, according to worldly customs, I sincerely prepare offerings, betel leaves and areca nuts, flowers, tea, fruit, light incense sticks and present them before the altar, respectfully inviting all deities to come and enjoy, and bless our whole family with good health, peace, prosperity, family harmony, and obedience from superiors to subordinates.

The brilliant sky lanterns illuminate the mortal world. May the gods bestow their grace and blessings. Although the ceremony is small, my sincerity is abundant. May my destiny be at peace and my body be healthy.

Please be careful!

Above is a sample prayer for the full moon day of January, At Ty year, to worship gods and ancestors. Hopefully this prayer will bring sacredness and deep meaning, helping your family's full moon worship ceremony become more complete.