AN•TAWA CEREMONIES 3 • Day 5 – RAQCH’I

AN•TAWA CEREMONIES 3 • Day 5 – RAQCH’I – Part 3

May 16 2023 in Blog by Solara

After our “official” ceremony came to a close, we walked to the Sun – Moon Axis which runs through the center of the Temple Complex. This is when we began to realize a small portion of the massive scope of the amazing Sacred Temples of Wiracocha ~ the Creator.

We walked to the sacred, circular storage areas called Collqas and went inside the largest, restored one. Here, we chanted :: HU TAWA HU :: It was beyond magnificent!

Afterwards, we sat by the side of the main Temple where Martina told us many fascinating stories of growing up there. All the while, we felt our deep connection with the remnants of the Eleven : Eleven columns on each side of the central wall.

Then it was time for a simple and delicious picnic lunch, accompanied by shopping of some of Martina’s handmade treasures.

Our entire experience in Raqch’i was far beyond anything we had imagined. It was immeasurably REAL and TRUE.

BUT WHAT MADE IT SO AMAZING ~ is that we didn’t go there as a group of tourists ~ but AS TIMELESS TRUE ONES WHO WERE BRINGING ALIVE SOME ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF AN ANCIENT INCA PROPHECY.

:: HERE WE ARE ::

: The strong presence of the Temple of Wiracocha waited for us.
Photo by Sebastian.

: Hand in Hand, Martina and I made our way to the Sun – Moon Axis.
Photo by Sebastian.

: Photo by Nogi.

: Catherine and Tracey were irradiated with amazing colors.
Photo by Sebastian.

: Photo by Sebastian

: Martina took us to where the Sun – Moon Axis goes through Raqch’i. Once I sat down, I couldn’t get up. I felt glued into position.

: Our Beloved Martina!

: Raqch’i is full of great mysteries. It would take a very long time to discover them all.

: We walked on the wide avenue between the qollcas that were used for food storage.
Photo by Kalasara.

: We entered a beautiful restored qollca.

: Here is the narrow entrance doorway.

: And the inside of the roof.
Photo by Kalasara

: Photo by Kalasara

: This is where we chanted a very profound HU TAWA HU.

: Photo by Kalasara

We sing the :: HU TAWA HU :: inside the Collca.

: As I walked on this wide path between the Qollcas, it was so familiar. I could remember making processions here in times past.
Photo by Kalasara.

: :: HERE WE ARE ::
Photo by Armando.

: The Temple of Wiracocha was two stories tall. On either side of the central wall, there used to be eleven of these tall stone columns ~ 11:11. No wonder that I’ve always felt so connected with Raqch’i. This is the only column that was not destroyed by the Conquistadors.
Photo by Sebastian.

: Here are the bases of two more pillars of which there are eleven on each side of the tall central wall ~ 11:11.
Photo by Sajma.

: Another Beam of Light appeared before us.
Photo by Tracey.

: The Sun was amazing!
Photo by Kalasara.

: Martina told us some incredible stories about growing up here.

: Javier served as her translator with great devotion.

: Unfortunately, no one is allowed inside the Temple anymore.

: The eleven pillars on each side of Wiracocha’s Temple played an important part in the ancient ceremonies here.

: The edge of the tall central wall with the Eleven : Eleven pillars on each side.
Photo by Sebastian.

: Photo by Sebastian.

: Martina definitely feels like part of the Family of AN.
Photo by Sebastian.

: Now it was time for a picnic!

: We walked past the exquisite sacred pool
Photo by Catherine.

: Many of us felt DEEP LOVE for this very sacred place.
Photo by Sebastian.

: Martina bought out the gorgeous llicilias that she and her family weave.
Photo by Tracey.

: Martina’s lliclias were exquisite! They are very True Treasures.
Photo by Annegret.

: Tracey tried on some hand embroidered jackets and bought a gorgeous vest.
Photo by Annegret.

: Here is our sumptuous picnic!
Photo by Sajma

: It was our first meal of the day and was totally delicious!
Photo by Kalasara.

: On our way back to the van, there was a bit of shopping in the previously sleepy plaza that had now burst into life. Nogi wrapped himself in the beautiful lliqlia that he purchased from Martina.
Photo by Tracey