The ritual typically involves several key elements aimed at merit-acquisition and spiritual well-being:
Translation: I worship this Bodhi-tree seated under which the Teacher attained omniscience by overcoming all inimical forces. The ritual typically involves several key elements aimed
: Ritualistically "bathing" the tree with scented water. The ritual typically involves several key elements aimed
: Chanting sacred Pali verses (Gatha) and Sinhala blessing poems (Seth Kavi) to invoke protection. Traditional Verses (Gatha) The ritual typically involves several key elements aimed
patto sabbannutam Sattha — Vande tam bodhipadapam.