Prayers and Rituals Flashcards
It is a local term that refers to the “sayer of prayers” among the Ifugaos in Northern Luzon.
Mumbaki
These prayers are performed during funerals, weddings, thanksgiving, and other celebrations.
Mumbaki
This is offered to the supreme deity, Maknongan.
Mumbaki
It is a ritual/prayer among the Maranaos and performed to ensure a good harvest.
Kashawing
It is a divination ritual.
Pagtatawas
It attempts to diagnose an affliction or psychological disorder by interpreting shapes produced in water by heated molten wax droppings from a burning candle.
Pagtatawas
It is a cleansing ritual, locally known tu-ob in the islands of Negros and Panay.
Palina
It is performed in order to purify a person of disease or illness, to cleanse oneself after visiting a cemetery and to promote short and smooth childbirth.
Palina
It is a remarkable ritual in which believers crawl through Catilaran Cave as they chant various prayers.
Pangalap
Done inside the cave
Done during holy week
Pangalap
This ritual is believed to give devotees supernatural powers that help protect them against bad spirits.
Pangalap
It refers to a ritual performed among the ethnic group in the north and central Palawan.
Pagdiwata
The ceremony is held on various occasions including bountiful harvests and weddings.
Pagdiwata
