Prayers for the full moon of January to worship ancestors and gods
The ceremony to worship ancestors and gods on the 15th day of the first lunar month is an important ritual. This is an occasion for families to remember their ancestors and pray for blessings from the 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 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 of the first lunar month will fall on Wednesday, February 12 of the Gregorian calendar.
What is a good time to make offerings on the full moon day of the first lunar month?
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 sincerity to Buddha and your ancestors.
Morning of the day12/02/2025(ieJanuary 15th of the 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 the hours of 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 of the Lunar calendar).
The good hours to worship on the 15th day of the first lunar month are the hours of Thin (7am-9am), Ngo (11am-1pm), and Mui (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 offer 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 sausage, 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 At Ty, 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 Five Directions, Five Lands, and the God of Fortune. I respectfully bow to the Front and Back, the Landlord, and the God of Wealth. I respectfully bow to the Gods who govern this area.
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Today is the full moon day of January, year of At Ty, we, the homeowner, sincerely prepare flowers, honeysuckle, tea, light incense sticks and offer them 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 Five Soils, Five Directions, Tao Phu Than Quan, the Phuc Duc Chinh Than and all the Ton Thans who are 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 path is opened.
We prepare this offering with all our hearts, before the altar, respectfully bowing to 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 15th day of the first lunar month of the year At Ty 2025.
We, the believers, are:... residing at:...
We sincerely invite: Sun and Moon Star Lord of the Sun Palace; Southern Dipper and Big Dipper Star Lords; Thai Bach and Thi Tue Star Lords; Northern Pole Purple Star Lord; Van Xuong and Van Khuc Star Lords; Twenty-eight Constellations, Five Elements Coiling Star Lords; La Hou and Ke Do Star Lords to descend before this altar, to listen to this invitation and respectfully report:
On the full moon day of the first lunar month, according to worldly custom, I sincerely prepare offerings, betel leaves and areca nuts, flowers, flowers, fruits, 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 offering is small, my sincerity is abundant. May my destiny rest in 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.
