AN•TAWA CEREMONIES 3 • Day 5 — RAQCH’I — Part 1
This was one of the most unforgettable days of my life. It was far beyond my Wildest Dreams that we would be able to go to the Temple of Wiracocha ~ the Creator ~ to make an AN•TAWA Ceremony there. And it all came together at the very last minute. We departed the Heart of AN at 4:00 in the morning and after a three hour drive, arrived in Raqch’i. There was still frost on the plants and mist arising from the river. The village was still asleep and we were the only ones there. It was like visiting a Timeless True World.
We walked in a loose procession to the Sacred Fountains. The energy was amazing. We felt the powerful presence of Wiracocha who opened magenta portals in front of us, wholeheartedly welcoming the Family of AN. At the Sacred Fountains, the sounds of our six Pututus traveled far. Then we poured the water offerings that we had prepared the day before into the Sacred Fountains.
That’s when Martina Mamani arrived. She is the Guardian of Raqch’i. We all loved her immediately. She immediately stepped into our ceremony, which was now feeling that it had long been preordained. :: HERE WE ARE :: MORE TO COME….
- After leaving the Heart of AN at 4:00 am and then riding in a van for three hours, we finally saw our first glimpse of the very sacred Temple of Wiracocha in Raqch’i. Photo by Sebastian.
- The Temple of Wiracocha ~ the Creator ~ was absolutely breathtaking. Photo by Sebastian.
- When we first arrived, there was sparkly frost on the grass and mist arising from the river. Photo by Kalasara.
- We entered the quiet plaza and were the only ones there. Photo by Sebastian.
- Raqch’i was very happy that we were there! Even though the Sun had not completely arisen, if you look carefully at the wall, there is a rainbow! It’s actually a double rainbow, with the second rainbow visible in the upper right corner. Photo by Annegret.
- Raqch’i had long awaited for the Family of AN to arrive. Photo by Kalasara.
- The beautiful mosaic chakana out of stones in the empty plaza. Photo by Sebastian.
- :: HERE WE ARE! :: Photo by Sebastian.
- We don’t know what will happen today, but we are ready! Photo by Sebastian.
- The magnificent Temple of Wiracocha! Photo by Annegret.
- This is one of the most sacred Inca sites in Peru • the Temple of the Creator • Wiracocha. Photo by Kalasara.
- We headed to the Sacred Fountains. Photo by Sebastian.
- At this early hour, we were the only ones here. Photo by Sebastian.
- Raqch’i knew that we were from AN and opened up a magenta portal for us. Photo by Annegret.
- The five sacred fountains were streaming with light. Photo by Catherine.
- To our right was the sacred Temple of Wiracocha. It’s presence is so powerful and true. Photo by Catherine.
- We all experienced a total sense of awe. To be here as Timeless True Ones in the physical, wearing our magenta ponchos of AN was absolutely Beyond my Wildest Dreams.
- We began our AN•TAWA Ceremony with our six pututus announcing our arrival.
- :: HERE WE ARE ::
- :: HERE WE ARE ::
- :: HERE WE ARE ::
- Amazing lights washed through us, as permission for our ceremony was given with great joy.
- Photo by Tracey
- :: HERE WE ARE! ::
- Next, with deep love and respect, we poured our water offerings from the Heart of AN into the sacred fountains.
- Photo by Benedikt
- We were also given permission to fill our now empty bottles with water from the sacred fountains.
- Our pututus were washed in the sacred fountains. Photo by Tracey.
- The Guardian of Raqch’i, Martina Mamani, arrives and is warmly welcomed. Photo by Tracey.
- The Family of AN honors her presence. Photo by Sebastian.
- The sounds of our pututus welcome Martina to our ceremony. Photo by Armando.
Pututus at the Sacred Fountains: 1. When we arrive and 2. For Martina.
- Martina gives a water offering to the sacred fountains. Photo by Sebastian.
- We stand behind her, holding the Beam. Photo by Sebastian.
- :: HERE WE ARE! :: Photo by Armando
- I love this photo of me and Martina together at Raqch’i with the Temple of Wiracocha behind us so much. Even though I am standing strangely, it feels so momentous to be together again. Photo by Sebastian.
- Once again, the sounds of our pututus were heard across the land. This time they honored the Temple of Wiracocha.
- We all were very blessed to be part of this momentous reunion of Wiracocha and the Family of AN. Photo by Armando.
- ~ Homecoming at Raqch’i ~ Photo by Sebastian.
- Raqch’i knew who we are and why we are here. It welcomed us profoundly.