Mongolian Fire Sacrifice

The fire festival is one of the oldest rituals of the Mongolian people. Thousands of years ago, the northern nomadic tribes worshipped fire and the god of fire. They believed that fire was a symbol of purity and prosperity. The fire (Gaoqinmuut-Mongolian) is the source of succession for clans, tribes and families. Fire gives people all happiness and wealth. The "Fire Ceremony" is held on the 23rd day of the Lunar New Year, and in some regions or families on the 24th day of the Lunar New Year. The Mongolian people worship the fire god with offerings such as sheep's breast fork, milk food and wine. The sheep's breast fork is filled with red dates, butter, rock sugar, etc. It is wrapped nine times with white woolen thread and then boiled. The fire of the stove is lit by filling the chamber (tulaga) with dried cow dung. "When the fire is lit, the owner puts the sheep's breast fork into the fire with both hands, and the whole family prays to the fire god in front of the flame. The Mongolian fire ceremony is rich in content and strict in procedure, and it is a very honored cultural heritage. This year many scholars have published works on the topic, and please contact me if you need detailed information.