After delaying for almost half a year, finally LSM is able to conduct the dotting for the Deity of Happiness or known as Ying Chun Xi Shen (迎春喜神).
Special Thanks to Heng Moh Seng Religious Shop for keeping the Statue for LSM, if not, this Statue will have been misused by the other party.
In Taoist Culture, Xi Shen one of the major Deities that lead the other Deities that are put in-charge of Prosperity and this is why, in Taoism, we considered Xi Shen as the Leader of the 12 Official Deities of Wealth, without Xi Shen’s present, the other 11 Deities of Wealth will not be able to bring in any Direct Blessing to the Devotees (喜神為正統道教十二府財神之領袖).
Besides that, Xi Shen is also one of the Deities that will bestow Marriage & Relationship Blessing to the Needy. And according to records, Xi Shen is one of the Subordinates of Tian Yi Zi Huang Tian Zun (喜神為天乙紫皇天尊之屬下).
On the 6th of Lunar 8 Month, which was an Auspicious Day, LSM had conducted the Dotting Ceremony dedicated to Xi Shen at Telok Blangah Tian Gong Temple (新加坡天公廟).
Early in the Morning, most of us had arrived at the Temple to do the necessary set-up and before 11.00Am, the Dotting started.
As usual, the necessary procedures were being practised and when it was time to dot the Statue, Juin Wen and Ruihe were advised to carry the Statue on behalf of the whole LSM.
With the Joyous Shouting of “Hian (顯 meaning Officially Enhanced or Come to Live)”, the Dotting of the Statue was completed.
Upon completion, it was the time for the Chanting of the Taoist Scriptures and with the assistance of LSM members and our dearest Sisters, the Chanting of Qing Jing Jing aka Scripture of Purity and Serenity (太上清靜經) was done.
After then, other Chantings were being conducted and by 5.30Pm, we left the Temple.
Million Thanks to Royce for sharing with us the Pictures.
Thanks to Juin Wen for sharing more Pictures with us.
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