Performing the annual ritual to honor the Kitchen Gods, also known as the Ong Cong Ong Tao, on an auspicious day in 2024 ensures abundance throughout the year.

Observing the tradition of paying homage to the Kitchen Gods, Ong Cong Ong Tao, during the Tet holiday is a customary practice in our culture to express gratitude for the past year and seek blessings for a prosperous and joyful new year. So, which day and time in 2024 would be ideal for offering prayers to Ong Cong Ong Tao to bring about good fortune and wealth for the household? What are the things to avoid when making offerings on the day of Ong Cong Ong Tao? Follow the insights provided below by Team PasGo to discover the answers!

1. What is the best date in 2024 to worship the Kitchen Gods?

According to Vietnamese folklore tradition, the day of the Kitchen Gods falls on the 23rd day of the twelfth lunar month (23rd of the twelfth lunar month) every year. Therefore, the day of the Kitchen Gods ascending to heaven coincides with Friday, the 2nd day of February 2024 in the Gregorian calendar.

2. What is the auspicious date to worship the Kitchen Gods in 2024?

Is it permissible to worship the Kitchen Gods before the 23rd of the twelfth lunar month?

The answer is YES.

Typically, the ritual of worshipping the Kitchen Gods is conducted on the exact date of the 23rd of the twelfth lunar month. 

Depending on family circumstances, you may choose to worship Ong Cong Ong Tao anywhere from 1 day to 1 week in advance, but it's advisable to conduct the ritual of seeing off Ong Cong Ong Tao to heaven between the 21st and 23rd of the twelfth lunar month.

Note that it's recommended to worship Tao Quan before 12 p.m. on the 23rd of the twelfth lunar month, as according to folklore, after this time, the heavenly palace is closed.

Which day and time are auspicious for worshipping Ong Cong Ong Tao in 2024?

According to Feng Shui beliefs, selecting the day and time for worshipping Ong Cong Ong Tao in 2024 greatly impacts the family's luck in the new year.

Below are some auspicious dates and times for zodiac worship to fully perform the rituals on the 23rd of the twelfth lunar month, bringing peace, wealth, and luck.

• The 17th of the twelfth lunar month (January 27, 2024 Gregorian calendar): The day of Binh Dan, which is the day of the Golden Rabbit zodiac.

Optimal time frames include:

Rat: 11 p.m. - 1 a.m.
Ox: 1 a.m. - 3 a.m.
Tiger: 7 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Serpent: 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Goat: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Dog: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

•  The 18th of the twelfth lunar month (January 28, 2024 Gregorian calendar): The day of Dinh Mao, which is the day of the Golden Road zodiac.
  

Optimal time frames include: 

Rat: 11 p.m. - 1 a.m.
Tiger: 3 a.m. - 5 a.m.
Rabbit: 5 a.m. - 7 a.m.
Dragon: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Goat: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Rooster: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

• The 20th of the twelfth lunar month (January 30, 2024 Gregorian calendar): The day of Ky Ty, which is the day of the Emerald Path zodiac.
  

Optimal time frames include: 

Ox: 1 a.m. - 3 a.m.
Tiger: 7 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Dragon: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Goat: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Monkey: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Pig: 9 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Among these, the hour of the Dragon on the 20th of the twelfth lunar month is the most auspicious hour for worshipping Tao Quan.

• The 21st of the twelfth lunar month (January 31, 2024 Gregorian calendar) 
  

Optimal time frames include: 

Rabbit: 5 a.m. - 7 a.m.
Dragon: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Monkey: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Rooster: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Among these, the hour of the Dragon is the most favorable. 

• The 23rd of the twelfth lunar month (February 2, 2024 Gregorian calendar): The day of Nham Than, the Four Pillars of Destiny: 
  

Optimal time frames include:

Tiger: 7 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Serpent: 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
The hour of the Tiger is the best hour of the day. The hour of the Dragon on the 23rd of the twelfth lunar month coincides with an inauspicious hour, so it's not advisable to worship. 

Avoid worshiping later than noon on the 23rd of the twelfth lunar month because it's believed that the hour of the Dragon is when Ong Cong Ong Tao ascends to the heavens. Absolutely refrain from worshiping after the 23rd.

3. Offering altar for Ong Cong Ong Tao

Once you know the auspicious day and time for worshiping Ong Cong Ong Tao, you need to prepare a well-prepared altar for Ong Cong Ong Tao. And in preparing the offerings for worshiping Ong Cong Ong Tao, such as the dishes on the offering altar, there are some small notes to keep in mind. So how do you prepare a simple yet elaborate offering altar and follow traditional rituals? PasGo Team has compiled all of this in the following article, please refer to it now!

4. Ong Cong Ong Tao incantation

The incantation for Ong Cong Ong Tao consists of prayers and thanks to the household guardian deities, especially Ong Cong (the kitchen god) and Ong Tao (the god of fire). To complete the ritual of worshiping Ong Cong Ong Tao, following tradition, you need to recite the incantation for Ong Cong Ong Tao correctly and precisely. Below is the article PasGo Team has researched and recorded the most accurate and comprehensive set of incantations for Ong Cong Ong Tao!

5. Things to avoid when worshiping Ong Cong, Ong Tao

When performing the ritual of worshiping Ong Cong Ong Tao in 2024, families need to pay attention to the following to avoid risks and bring bad luck into the house:

• Dress modestly and cleanly when worshiping; Recite the incantation for Ong Cong Ong Tao with solemnity, in a loud, clear, and fluent manner.
  
• Release Carps Properly: Release carps in clean, clear water, and only release fish without plastic bags.
  
• Do Not Burn Paper Money: Ong Cong Ong Tao are divine beings, not wandering spirits of the deceased.
  
• Pray with True Meaning: Limit praying for wealth or sufficiency, instead focus on peace and happiness for the family.
  

Things to Avoid When Worshiping Ong Cong Ong Tao

Above is the article answering when to worship Ong Cong Ong Tao in 2024 and what to avoid when performing the ritual on the 23rd of the twelfth lunar month. Hopefully, with the information provided, you can choose the right time to worship Ong Cong Ong Tao for a lucky year.

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