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Discover the best direction for outdoor New Year's Eve rituals in the article below by Mytour.
1. Which direction is the most accurate for outdoor New Year's Eve rituals?
The New Year's Eve ritual (also known as the Exorcism ritual) is usually conducted during the Rat hour (from 23:00 to 01:00) on the 29th or 30th day of the last lunar month, depending on whether it's a leap year or not.
The significance of this ritual is to rid oneself of the negatives of the past year in preparation for welcoming the positives of the upcoming year.
During outdoor New Year's Eve rituals, homeowners should place the altar facing North or East. According to folklore, the North represents the direction of the Deity, while the East is the direction of the Heavenly Governor. Therefore, homeowners can set up the altar facing either North or East, whichever is most suitable for their family's location.
For those without a courtyard, the outdoor altar should be placed at the main entrance, on the rooftop, or in clean, airy places.
2. What does the outdoor New Year's Eve altar in 2024 include?
The basic items for the outdoor New Year's Eve altar include:
- Rooster or pig (or piglet)
- Chung cake
- Candles
- Gold paper
- Fresh flowers
- Rice, salt
- Paper hat
The offerings on the New Year's Eve altar also depend on each family's circumstances or the available items in the local area.
3. Complete outdoor New Year's Eve ritual
The prayer for outdoor New Year's Eve ritual in the Nom Prayer Book:
Namo Amitabha Buddha! (3 times)
I bow to the Nine Directions of Heaven, the Ten Directions of Buddhas, and the Buddhas of the Ten Directions
I respectfully bow to the Future Buddha, Maitreya Buddha.
I respectfully bow to the Heavenly Emperor, the Earthly Emperor, and all the Honored Deities
I respectfully bow to the Former Year Emperor who governs the Present Year's affairs
We respectfully bow to the present Heavenly Official: Judge Cự Tào Phán quan
We respectfully bow to the Five Directions, Five Elements, Dragon Veins, Kitchen God, and all the Honored Deities.
Now is the moment of New Year's Eve in the year Giap Thin
We are .......................................
Residing at ..............................
At this sacred moment of New Year's Eve, bidding farewell to the past year, welcoming the new year, with the three realms unfolding, myriad fortunes being born anew. Now, the Heavenly Official Thái Tuế, honored deity above, obeys the decree of the Supreme Deity, overseeing all beings, protecting them from malevolent spirits. The departing official returns to the celestial court through the open gate, carrying blessings and grace. The incoming official descends, embodying virtue and filial piety, bestowing wealth and prosperity.
On the occasion of the Lunar New Year, with devout hearts, we meticulously arrange offerings and ritual items, presenting them before the divine court. We offer to the Holy Buddha, dedicate to the Honored Deities, and burn incense with heartfelt devotion.
We respectfully invite the honored guests to partake in the offerings.
May the guardians bless our faithful followers with longevity, prosperity, and abundant blessings. May peace prevail throughout the four seasons, bringing prosperity to our households and success to our endeavors, as we receive blessings from Heaven, the Buddha, and all the Honored Deities every day.
We humbly bow to the Nine Directions of Heaven, the Ten Directions of Buddhas, and all the Honored Deities as witnesses and guardians, bestowing their protection and blessings upon us.
Nam mô A Di Đà Phật! (3 times)
Here is an article on how to perform outdoor New Year's Eve rituals in the correct direction and the most accurate outdoor New Year's Eve altar orientation. We hope that the information shared by Mytour will assist you in performing the ritual correctly for a smooth and successful year of Giap Thin 2024.
