Full moon worshiping time of the first lunar month
According to the suggestion of feng shui expert Nguyen Song Ha, on the 15th day of the first lunar month (the 15th day of the first lunar month, i.e. March 3, 2026 lunar calendar), the good hours include Mao hour (5-7am), Ty hour (9-11am) and Than hour (15-17pm).
Homeowners when burning incense should use odd numbers such as 3, 5 or 9. Among them, 3 sticks symbolize the Three Jewels, 5 sticks are often associated with wishes for wealth and fortune, and 9 sticks are used when offering to Buddha.
For the ancestral altar at home, folk wisdom recommends only lighting 3 or 5 sticks, instead of 9 sticks.
Things to note:
According to feng shui expert Nguyen Song Ha, besides preparing offerings thoughtfully, the full moon of the first lunar month is also associated with some things to avoid during rituals and activities.
First of all, on the Buddha offering tray, vegetarian dishes prepared in the form of fake salty dishes such as shrimp, fish or meat should not be displayed. The use of fake flowers and fruits for offerings is also not encouraged, because offerings need to ensure freshness and solemnity.
When placing offering money, homeowners should avoid using counterfeit money or money of unclear origin.
During the ritual, worshipers should limit wearing revealing or torn clothes, do not swear or curse. Some foods such as dog meat, cat meat, turtle meat, soft-shell turtle meat, snake meat or blood pudding should not be used on this day. Alcohol soaked in animals is also not suitable.
Folk people still circulate the concept of abstaining from fishing on the full moon day.
Before performing the ceremony, performers should keep their bodies clean, wash their hands with fragrant water and stabilize their mindset. Experts note that the above recommendations need to be viewed at a reference level, avoiding being understood in an extreme or superstitious direction.
Full moon prayer according to the book "Vietnamese Traditional Prayers" - Culture Information Publishing House:
Nam mô A Di Đà Phật!
Nam mô A Di Đà Phật!
Nam mô A Di Đà Phật!
I bow to the Nine Heavens, the Ten Directions of Buddhas, the Buddhas of the Ten Directions.
I respectfully bow to the Emperor, the Later Earth, and all the Supreme Gods.
I respectfully bow to Lord Ban Gia Tho Dia Long Mach.
I respectfully bow to the Five Directions, Five Earths, and the Gods of Merit.
I respectfully bow to your predecessor, landlord, and God of Wealth.
Our believers are:... residing at:..
Today is the full moon day of the first lunar month of the year Binh Ngo 2026, my faithful sincerely prepares incense, flowers, offerings, and kim ngan tea and fruit, burns a fragrant incense stick and offers it before the altar. We sincerely respectfully invite Mr. Kim Nien, who is currently in charge of Thai Tue Chi Duc Ton Than, Mr. Ban Canh Thanh Hoang Chu Vi Dai Vuong, Mr. Dong Tru Tu Menh Tao Phu Than Quan, Mr. Ban Gia Tho Dia, Long Mach Ton Than, Mr. Ngu Phuong, Ngu Tho, Phuc Duc Chinh Than, the venerable gods who govern this area.
I humbly ask you to listen to the invitation, favor the believers to descend before the altar, witness the sincerity, enjoy offerings, and support the believers, so that our whole family will be peaceful and prosperous, and work will go smoothly. Everyone will be at peace, fortune and wealth will increase, morality will be expanded, prayers will be answered, and wishes will be fulfilled.
We offer a sincere and humble offering, before the altar, respectfully offering, and bow to ask for blessings and protection.
Nam mô A Di Đà Phật!
Nam mô A Di Đà Phật!
Nam mô A Di Đà Phật!
