Ashirwada Bodhi Puja - А¶†а·ѓа·’රේැෟ඿ А¶¶а·ќа¶°а·’ А¶ґа·”а¶ўа·џ File

patto sabbannutam Sattha — Vande tam bodhipadapam.

: Chanting sacred Pali verses (Gatha) and Sinhala blessing poems (Seth Kavi) to invoke protection. Traditional Verses (Gatha) patto sabbannutam Sattha — Vande tam bodhipadapam

Translation: I worship this Bodhi-tree seated under which the Teacher attained omniscience by overcoming all inimical forces. patto sabbannutam Sattha — Vande tam bodhipadapam

: Ritualistically "bathing" the tree with scented water. patto sabbannutam Sattha — Vande tam bodhipadapam

: Often performed to avert evil planetary influences or negative energies.

: Usually coconut oil lamps (Pahan Puja) to dispel the "darkness of ignorance".

: Offering beverages and medicinal items in the evening.