Good time to burn votive paper
According to feng shui expert Nguyen Song Ha, in addition to burning votive papers on the 3rd day of Tet, families can perform this ritual on the 4th, 5th, and 6th days of Tet - depending on time conditions and the homeowner's age.
Accordingly, the 4th day of Tet is Tan Suu day, suitable for homeowners born in the years of Dan, Than, Ty, Hoi, Ty, Ngo, Mao, Dau. Good hours to burn votive papers are Mao (5am - 7am), Ty (9am - 11am), Than (3pm - 5pm).
The 5th day of Tet is Nham Dan day, suitable for homeowners born in the years of Ty, Ngo, Mao, Dau, Thin, Tuat, Suu, Mui. Good hours to burn votive papers are Thin (7am - 9am), Ty (9am - 11am), Mui (1pm - 3pm).
The 6th day of Tet is Quy Mao day, suitable for homeowners born in the years of Dan, Than, Ty, Hoi, Thin, Tuat, Suu, Mui. Good hours to burn votive papers are Mao (5am - 7am), Mui (1pm - 3pm), Dau (5pm - 7pm).
Prayer for burning votive paper according to the book "Traditional Vietnamese Prayer" - Culture and Information Publishing House: Nam mo A Di Da Phat!
Namo Amitabha Buddha!
Namo Amitabha Buddha!
I respectfully bow to the nine directions, the ten directions of Buddhas, the ten directions of Buddhas.
I respectfully bow to Hoang Thien, Hau Tho, and all deities.
I respectfully bow to the current year's governor, the local Thanh Hoang, the Tho Dia, Tao Quan, Long Mach, and Ton Than.
I respectfully bow to my ancestors, paternal and maternal ancestors.
We, the believers, are:... Residing at:...
Today is the 3rd day of the first lunar month of the year At Ty.
I, the believer, sincerely prepare incense, flowers, fruit juice, gold, silver, tea, and wine to present before the altar, respectfully reporting:
The spring party is over, the Lunar New Year has passed, now please burn gold and silver, thank the Gods, and send the ancestors back to the underworld.
Respectfully ask for your protection and peace for your descendants, and for your family to be prosperous.
We offer our humble offerings with all our hearts, respectfully and respectfully, bowing to you for your protection and blessing.
Namo Amitabha Buddha!
Namo Amitabha Buddha!
Namo Amitabha Buddha!
Notes when burning votive paper
Feng shui expert Nguyen Song Ha notes that for a common altar for both family gods and ancestors, pray to the family gods first, then to the ancestors.
If you worship the family gods at a separate altar, then separate them or light incense first, then pray together at the main altar of the ancestors.
