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According to tradition, the 23rd day of the twelfth lunar month marks the ascent of Ong Cong Ong Tao. Besides the ritualistic offerings and feasts, the Vietnamese people hold the ceremony of Ong Cong Ong Tao in high esteem. Refer to the article below for detailed information.
1. What to Prepare for the Ong Cong Ong Tao Ceremony?
Offering table for Ong Cong Ong Tao on the 23rd day of the twelfth lunar month
According to customs, the offering table for Ong Cong Ong Tao includes boiled chicken, assorted stir-fried dishes, sticky rice (or Chung cake), sausage, bamboo shoot soup, mushrooms, and sprouts.
Additionally, the offering table for Ong Cong Ong Tao features a hat-shaped offering, fruits, three cups of wine, pomelo, areca nut, betel leaves, and more. Notably, the table is incomplete without a carp, as it is believed to be the means to send Ong Tao back to the heavens.
1. Invocation for Ong Cong Ong Tao Number 1
Dear Supreme Deity,
Hail to the Five Deities, Eastern Azure Deity, Southern Crimson Deity, Western White Deity, Northern Black Deity, and the Central Yellow Deity.
Respectfully bow to the celestial generals of the upper realm, middle realm, and lower realm:
Upper realm: Celestial General of Heaven
Middle realm: Celestial General of Earth
Lower realm: Celestial General of Hades
Bow to the mountain deity, dragon deity, land deity, land craftsman, and the witness of the earth's foundation
Today is the 23rd day of the twelfth lunar month, the day the Deity Tao returns to the heavens with gratitude.
The believer's name is... born on... month... year... from... residing at the usual address...
With sincere respect, I offer some offerings, incense, and prayers to invite the Supreme Deity, the Five Deities, the Celestial Generals, Heavenly Generals, Celestial Soldiers, and Celestial Horses, along with all the divine beings in heaven and on earth, to bear witness as I bid farewell to the Earth Deity Tao Quan.
Hail to the Earth Deity, land deity, land craftsman, and the witness of the earth's foundation. Thanks to your blessings in the past year, we have been healthy, happy, and blessed with good fortune.
Today, with deep reverence, I perform this ritual to respectfully escort you, asking the Supreme Deity, the Five Deities, and all the guardian spirits to sustain the well-being, happiness, and prosperity of my country, homeland, family, and relatives.
I beseech the Supreme Deity, the Five Deities, and the divine beings to bear witness to my sincere heart.
Wishing the Supreme Deity, the Five Deities, and all the divine beings a prosperous heavenly new year!
(I express my gratitude, I express my gratitude, I express my gratitude)
After the offering, perform the ritual bowing nine times.
3. Invocation for Ong Cong Ong Tao #2
Homage to Amitabha Buddha!
Homage to Amitabha Buddha!
Homage to Amitabha Buddha!
I bow to the Nine Skies, the Ten Directions of Buddhas, and Buddhas in every direction.
I respectfully bow to the Eastern Azure Deity, the Celestial General of Heaven.
The believer (they) are: ……………
Residing at:…………
Today, on the 23rd day of the twelfth lunar month, the believer(s) wholeheartedly prepare to offer flowers, observe proper rituals, and respectfully present offerings to the deities. Lighting the incense with devotion, the believer(s) sincerely pay homage.
We humbly invite the Eastern Azure Deity, the Celestial General of Heaven, to manifest their presence and enjoy the offerings.
We humbly seek the divine forgiveness for any transgressions committed by the household in the past year. May the divine bestow blessings, protect our entire household, young and old, with abundant health, safety, prosperity, and all things auspicious. With sincere hearts, we offer our gratitude and implore the benevolence of the gods.
Homage to Amitabha Buddha
Homage to Amitabha Buddha!
Homage to Amitabha Buddha!
Today, on the 23rd day of the twelfth lunar month in the year....
I, the believer, am...
I, the believer named...
Residing in... village, ... commune, ... district, ... province.
The entire family pays homage.
Before the divine presence of the Eastern Guardian of the Four Realms and the Divine Army, I humbly state:
Today, at the end of the winter season/ In the lunar cycle of the Fourth Quarter/ Around the third month of the lunar calendar
Adjusting the ritual, offering/ Illuminating fruits and incense lights/ Adorning traditional attire
Following the ancient ritual/ You are the master/ The deity of the Five Wills
Examining mortal hearts/ Ong Tao bears witness/
In the past year's transgressions/ Various errors and mistakes/ Humbly seeking divine forgiveness
Gracefully begging for favor/ Bestowing blessings and fortune/ Guardian of the entire household
For the young and old/ May peace and prosperity prevail
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Here is a comprehensive compilation of the most meaningful Ong Cong Ong Tao invocation on the 23rd day of the twelfth lunar month. We hope the information in this article proves helpful to you.
