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А¶¶а·ќа¶°а·’ А¶ґа·”а¶ўа·џ — Ashirwada Bodhi Puja - А¶†а·ѓа·’а¶»а·ља·ђа·џа¶ї

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

: Placed on altars while reciting stanzas on impermanence. patto sabbannutam Sattha — Vande tam bodhipadapam

: Usually coconut oil lamps (Pahan Puja) to dispel the "darkness of ignorance". patto sabbannutam Sattha — Vande tam bodhipadapam

The ritual typically involves several key elements aimed at merit-acquisition and spiritual well-being:

: Ritualistically "bathing" the tree with scented water.

Translation: I worship this Bodhi-tree seated under which the Teacher attained omniscience by overcoming all inimical forces.

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