Car consecration prayers are quite common among many Vietnamese families, who wish for safety on the roads. Let’s explore together the car consecration prayers, offerings, and rituals for a safe journey in 2023!
1 Significance of Car Consecration
Significance of Car Consecration
After purchasing a new vehicle, it is customary for the owner to prepare a meal as an offering, wishing for a sturdy and reliable car, and most importantly, praying for safety on the roads and protection from dangers and bad luck.
Additionally, those who use their vehicles for business purposes also perform regular consecration rituals on the first and fifteenth days of every lunar month (second and sixteenth days in Southern Vietnam). They pray for prosperous business, smooth journeys, and transformation of bad omens into blessings.
2 Preparing Offerings and Rituals for Car Consecration
Preparing Offerings and Rituals for Car Consecration
Here is a list of items you will need for the car consecration ritual:
- 1 tray of five types of colorful fruits
- Incense and flowers
- A variety of savory dishes (meat, fish, soup, and rice), or vegetarian offerings
- Hell bank notes and gold paper offerings (the more, the better)
- 1 pair of ceremonial candles (or cup candles if lanterns are unavailable)
- 1 plate of betel leaves and areca nuts
- 3 cups of wine
- 3 cups of tea
- 1 glass of clear water
- 3 or 5 sticks of fragrant incense
3 Car Consecration Prayer for the Beginning of the Year
Car Consecration Prayer for the Beginning of the Year
Today, [Date] of [Month] in the year [Year]
Name of the car owner: [Name]
Invocation:
We respectfully invite the deities, the local tutelary god, the God of Land, the holy saints, and the spirits residing and governing this place, as well as the wandering souls nearby, to join us and accept our offerings. We pray for your blessings upon [Name of the car owner] and the vehicle with license plate number [License Plate Number] for a safe journey, prosperous business, and success in all endeavors. May our wishes for wealth and fortune be granted.
We express our deepest gratitude!
[Pour wine three times, pour tea once, pray three times, and finally invite the deities to accept the offerings]
4 Monthly Car Consecration Prayer
Monthly Car Consecration Prayer
Nam Mo A Di Da Phat! (Recited three times)
Today is the [Date] day of the [Month] in the year [Year].
At the address: [Address]
My name is: [Name], and my birthdate is: [Date of Birth].
On this occasion of the New Year (or the beginning of the month), I have prepared a modest offering to consecrate my car. I invite my ancestors, the deities, the God of Land, and the wandering souls who have not yet found peace to join me. I pray for your blessings upon my vehicle with license plate number [License Plate Number] for a safe and prosperous journey. May my wishes for wealth and good fortune be granted, and may my endeavors be smooth and successful.
I express my sincere gratitude to you all!
(Repeat the prayer a second time)
Nam Mo A Di Da Phat! (Bow three times)
5 Car Consecration Prayer for the End of the Month
Car Consecration Prayer for the End of the Month
Name of the car owner: [Name]
Invocation: We respectfully invite the deities, the God of Land, the holy saints, and the spirits residing and governing this place, as well as the wandering souls nearby, to join us and accept our offerings. We pray for your blessings upon [Name of the car owner] and the vehicle with license plate number [License Plate Number] for a safe journey, prosperous business, and success in all endeavors. May our wishes for wealth and fortune be granted.
We express our gratitude! [Pour wine three times, pour tea once, pray three times, and finally invite the deities to accept the offerings.]
6 Car Consecration Prayer for a New Car
Car Consecration Prayer for a New Car
Address: [Address], [City], [Province/State], Vietnam
Today is the [Date] day of the [Month] in the year [Year].
My name is: [Name].
On the occasion of purchasing this new car with license plate number [License Plate Number], I have prepared offerings to present to my ancestors, the deities, the God of Land, and the wandering souls who have not yet found peace. I invite you all to join me and accept these offerings. I pray for your blessings upon my vehicle for a safe and prosperous journey. May my wishes for wealth and good fortune be granted, and may all my endeavors be smooth and successful.
I express my deepest gratitude to you all!
[Pour wine three times, pour tea once, pray three times, and finally invite the deities to accept the offerings for the new car.]
7 Important Notes for Car Consecration
Important Notes for Car Consecration
- Once you have carefully prepared the offerings, choose an appropriate time and space for the ritual. Ideally, select a clean, spacious, and quiet area with minimal foot traffic.
- Depending on your financial situation, you may include additional savory dishes to make the offering more grand and respectful.
- When performing the consecration ritual, pay attention to the direction in which the car is facing. Consider seeking advice from a feng shui expert on the optimal direction.
- The ideal time to begin your journey or “roll out” your new car is during the auspicious hours of Gio Dai An, Toc Hy, or Tieu Cat.
- It is preferable to perform the car consecration ritual outdoors. However, if circumstances do not permit, you may perform it inside your home.
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