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Kumbhabhishekam
(Temple consecration 聖殿奉獻)

Literally, Kumbhabhishekam means the “sprinkling” (abhishekam) of the new temple with sacred waters carried in a “water-pot” (kumbha).
An important ritual in the life of a newly built temple.

Kumbhabhishekam (Temple consecration 聖殿奉獻) rites extend over several days.
The first rite in the series is the honoring of Ganesha, the Lord of Beginnings and the Remover of Obstacles.
There will also be prayers to the earth (bhumi puja) for the support and blessing of the new building.
The priests will tie a thread of blessing and protection (raksha bandhanam) around their wrists as they commit themselves to the rituals ahead.
 

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