On the 23rd day of the twelfth lunar month every year, the Kitchen God rides a carp to heaven to report on the events of the mortal realm to the Jade Emperor. On this day, families prepare offerings and pray to the Kitchen God to report only the good things to the Jade Emperor.
After the offerings are laid out, it is time for the ritual. The host will then read out the prayer, asking for the Kitchen God’s blessings and reporting the year’s events. Not everyone knows the exact prayer, so here are some traditional prayers for the Kitchen God ceremony in 2024 that have been passed down through the ages.
1 Prayer for the Kitchen God Ceremony
According to the Van Hoa Thong Tin Publishing House (Traditional Vietnamese Prayers), the traditional prayer for the Kitchen God ceremony is as follows:
Nam Mo A Di Da Phat!
Nam Mo A Di Da Phat!
Nam Mo A Di Da Phat!
We bow to the Nine Heavens, the Ten Directions of the Buddha, and the Buddha of the Ten Directions.
We respectfully bow to the Kitchen God, the God of the Eastern Kitchen, the God of Destiny, and the God of the Táo Court.
Our names are: ……………
We live at: …………
Today, on the 23rd day of the twelfth lunar month, we sincerely offer incense, flowers, and other offerings, as well as clothes and hats, with respect and devotion.
We invite the Kitchen God, the God of the Eastern Kitchen, the God of Destiny, and the God of the Táo Court, to enjoy these offerings.
We humbly ask the Kitchen God to forgive any mistakes or offenses we may have committed during the year. We pray for blessings, protection, and good health for our entire family, young and old, and for prosperity and all good things.
We offer our sincere prayers and ask for your protection and guidance.
Nam Mo A Di Da Phat!
Nam Mo A Di Da Phat!
Nam Mo A Di Da Phat!
2 Traditional Nom Prayer for the Kitchen God
According to the Van Khan Co Truyen Viet Nam by the Van Hoa Thong Tin Publishing House, the traditional Nom prayer for the Kitchen God is as follows:
Today is the… day of the… month of the Year of the Cat.
My name is (or my child’s name is)…, and my family lives at…
We respectfully bow to the Kitchen God, the God of the Eastern Kitchen, the God of Destiny, and the Táo Court God:
(You may also pray to the Gods of the Land and the Dragon Vein, and the Five Directions and Five Soils of the Gods of Blessings and Virtues)
As the year comes to an end and the twelfth month draws to a close, our family prepares a modest offering to show our gratitude for your protection. We humbly ask for your continued help and blessings.
May our kitchen be harmonious and beautiful, and may our words be honest and true. May you grant us benefits and happiness, and may our family be warm and prosperous. May our endeavors be successful, and may our home be filled with good fortune and praise. We are forever grateful for your blessings.
We respectfully inform you of our prayers (bow four times)
Nam Mo A Di Da Phat!
Nam Mo A Di Da Phat!
Traditional Nom Prayer for the Kitchen God
For reference: The Best Prayers for the Kitchen God Ceremony in 2024
3 Popular Prayer for the Kitchen God Ceremony
In addition to the standard prayer for the Kitchen God ceremony, there are other prayers that have been passed down through the generations. You may refer to the following two prayers, recommended by cultural researchers, for your ceremony.
Prayer 1: Prayer to the Kitchen God
Nam Mo A Di Da Phat!
Nam Mo A Di Da Phat!
Nam Mo A Di Da Phat!
We bow to the Kitchen God, the God of the Eastern Kitchen, the God of Destiny, and the Táo Court God!
Our names are: ………….
We live at: …………………..
On the 23rd day of the twelfth lunar month, we sincerely offer incense, flowers, and other offerings, as well as clothes and hats, with respect and devotion. We invite the Kitchen God, the God of the Eastern Kitchen, the God of Destiny, and the Táo Court God to enjoy these offerings.
Following the old custom, you are the master, and the Five Self-Family Gods are the witnesses. Please observe our sincerity and witness our actions, Kitchen God.
We ask for your forgiveness for any mistakes or offenses we may have committed during the year. Please bestow blessings and protection on our entire family, young and old, and grant us good health and peace.
We offer our sincere prayers and ask for your blessings and protection.
Nam Mo A Di Da Phat!
Nam Mo A Di Da Phat!
Nam Mo A Di Da Phat!
Prayer 2: Prayer for the Kitchen God Ceremony on the 23rd Day of the Twelfth Lunar Month
We bow to the Supreme Deity
We bow to the Five Emperors: the Eastern Emperor of Qing, the Southern Emperor of Scarlet, the Western Emperor of White, the Northern Emperor of Black, and the Central Emperor of Yellow.
We bow to the heavenly generals of the upper, middle, and lower realms, and to the heavenly soldiers and horses.
We bow to the mountain gods, dragon gods, gods of the land, the Táo Court God, and the gods of the earth and hearth, who are present here today.
Today is the 23rd day of the twelfth lunar month of the year…. It is the day when the Táo Court God returns to heaven to make his report.
My name is… I was born on… month… year… My original hometown is… and my current address is…
With sincerity, I offer these gifts, incense, and invitations to the Supreme Deity, the Five Emperors, the heavenly generals, soldiers, and horses, as well as other gods and goddesses in heaven and on earth, to witness my ceremony of sending the Táo Court God back to heaven.
We bow to the gods of the land, the Táo Court God, and the gods of the earth and hearth, who are present here today. Thank you for your blessings over the past year, which have brought us good health and happiness, and all kinds of good fortune.
Today, with sincerity, I perform this ceremony to send you back to heaven. I pray to the Supreme Deity, the Five Emperors, and all the gods and goddesses to protect and bless my country, my hometown, my family, and my family’s health and happiness, and to bring us prosperity.
I pray that the Supreme Deity, the Five Emperors, and all the gods and goddesses will witness my sincerity.
We wish the Supreme Deity, the Five Emperors, and all the gods and goddesses a thousand years of prosperity!
4 Daily Prayer for the Kitchen God
Daily Prayer for the Kitchen God
Nam Mo A Di Da Phat! (3 times).
We bow to the Nine Heavens, the Ten Directions of the Buddha, and the Buddha of the Ten Directions.
We respectfully bow to the Kitchen God, the God of the Eastern Kitchen, the God of Destiny, and the God of the Táo Court.
Our names are:…
We live at:…
Today is the… day of the… month of the… year.
With sincerity, we offer incense, flowers, and other offerings, as well as clothes and hats, with respect and devotion. We invite the Kitchen God, the God of the Eastern Kitchen, the God of Destiny, and the God of the Táo Court to enjoy these offerings.
We humbly ask the Kitchen God to forgive any mistakes or offenses we may have committed during the year. We pray for blessings, protection, and good health for our entire family, young and old, and for prosperity and all good things.
We offer our sincere prayers and ask for your blessings and protection.
Nam Mo A Di Da Phat! (3 times).
For reference: The Best Daily Prayer for the Kitchen God
5 Prayer for Welcoming the Kitchen God on the 30th Day of the Twelfth Lunar Month
Prayer for Welcoming the Kitchen God on the 30th Day of the Twelfth Lunar Month
We bow to the Nine Heavens, the Ten Directions of the Buddha, and the Buddha of the Ten Directions.
We respectfully bow to the Maitreya Buddha, the Buddha of the Future.
We bow to Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, who saves suffering beings.
We bow to the Emperor of Heaven and the Goddess of the Earth.
We bow to the former year’s ruler: Zheng Wang, the commander of the stone army, and Liu Cao, the judge.
We bow to the current year’s ruler: Su Wang, the commander of the fire army, and Biao Cao, the judge.
We bow to the Five Directions, the Five Tigers, the Dragon Vein, the Táo Court God, and other deities.
Today is the last day of the year, the first day of the Year of the Wood Dragon. We are…, born in…, and currently residing at…
As the sacred moment of the new year arrives, the old year passes, and we welcome the new year with open arms. We pray for good fortune, health, and prosperity for all. The new year’s ruler, the Tai Sui, is here to supervise the people and protect the living, while the old year’s ruler returns to the heavens, leaving behind blessings and kindness.
On this special day, we sincerely offer incense, flowers, and other offerings, as well as respect and devotion. We invite the Buddha and the Saints, as well as the Supreme Deity, the Five Emperors, the heavenly generals, soldiers, and horses, along with other gods and goddesses in heaven and on earth, to witness our ceremony.
We invite the former year’s ruler, the current year’s ruler, the Tai Sui, the most virtuous deity, the City God, the Land God, the Táo Court God, the Five Directions, the Five Soils, the Dragon Vein, the Wealth God, and other local Táo Court Gods and deities to descend and enjoy our offerings.
We pray for peace and good fortune for ourselves and our families in the coming year.
We sincerely offer our prayers and ask for the protection and blessings of the Nine Heavens, the Ten Directions of the Buddha, and all the deities.
Nam Mo A Di Da Phat! (said and bowed 3 times).
For reference: The Best Prayer for Welcoming the Kitchen God on the 30th Day of the Twelfth Lunar Month
The Kitchen God ceremony on the 23rd day of the twelfth lunar month is an important traditional cultural event for the Vietnamese people during the Tet holiday. Therefore, when performing the ceremony, the host should prepare the offerings carefully and follow the proper procedures to send off the Kitchen God as he returns to heaven.
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