in 大理白族庙宇
Routine rituals are performed on the first and fifteenth day of every lunar month.
The Lotus Pond Societies 莲池会 are the associations of older women in Bai villages to carry out rituals and take care of the temples.| Name | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|
| New Moon Ritual 四月初一仪式 | 大理白族庙宇 | Wed, 8. May |
| Full Moon Ritual 四月十五仪式 | 大理白族庙宇 | Wed, 22. May |
| New Moon Ritual 五月初一仪式 | 大理白族庙宇 | Thu, 6. June |
| Full Moon Ritual 五月十五仪式 | 大理白族庙宇 | Thu, 20. June |
| Southern Dipper Ritual 朝南斗 | 大理白族庙宇 | Sat, 6. July until Thu, 11. July |
| Full Moon Ritual 六月十五仪式 | 大理白族庙宇 | Sat, 20. July |
| New Moon Ritual 七月初一仪式 | 大理白族庙宇 | Sun, 4. August |
| Ghost Month Rituals 七月十五仪式 | 大理白族庙宇 | Sun, 18. August |
| New Moon Ritual 八月初一仪式 | 大理白族庙宇 | Tue, 3. September |
| Mid-Autumn Festival Rituals 中秋节仪式 | 大理白族庙宇 | Tue, 17. September |
| Northern Dipper Ritual 朝北斗 | 大理白族庙宇 | Thu, 3. October until Fri, 11. October |
| Full Moon Ritual 九月十五仪式 | 大理白族庙宇 | Thu, 17. October |
| New Moon Ritual 十月初一仪式 | 大理白族庙宇 | Fri, 1. November |
| Full Moon Ritual 十月十五仪式 | 大理白族庙宇 | Fri, 15. November |
| New Moon Ritual 冬月初一仪式 | 大理白族庙宇 | Sun, 1. December |
| Full Moon Ritual 冬月十五仪式 | 大理白族庙宇 | Sun, 15. December |
| New Moon Ritual 腊月初一仪式 | 大理白族庙宇 | Tue, 31. December |
| Full Moon Ritual 腊月十五仪式 | 大理白族庙宇 | Tue, 14. January |
| New Year Ritual 正月初一仪式 | 大理白族庙宇 | Wed, 29. January |
| Full Moon Ritual 元宵仪式 | 大理白族庙宇 | Wed, 12. February |
| New Moon Ritual 二月初一仪式 | 大理白族庙宇 | Fri, 28. February |
| Full Moon Ritual 二月十五仪式 | 大理白族庙宇 | Fri, 14. March |
| New Moon Ritual 三月初一仪式 | 大理白族庙宇 | Sat, 29. March |
| Full Moon Ritual 三月十五仪式 | 大理白族庙宇 | Sat, 12. April |
Related Literature
Benzhu Religion
The worship of Benzhu, local protector spirits, is a characteristic of the Bai people.
See related literature