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The moonstone slowly crawls up the hill. The entrance is very tight but we have done the maths and the machine will fit through.
Initial set up to position the entry step.
A final push and a wiggle and it is ready to be lowered into its final position.
At 1.5 tonne the moonstone is slow to move. We almost have it level and over the final spot. Next...remove the wood and test the bed.
Venerable Kusalacitto quietly reading in the monks dana sala kitchen.
Peter (bravely) prepares the hole to receive the box of relics and sacred objects that will go under the moonstone.
The stone is down and the Sangha looks on.
The box has been set under the stone and Simon sets to lowering the stone.
Rock chain and blessing water.
The Sangha chant paritta while the box of blessings is filled.
Everyone adds their special item into the box.
Ladies in waiting.
Some of the rocks and relics and special things ready to go in the box to go under the moonstone.
The moonstone hangs in waiting while everyone gathers around.
The Sangha leads the procession up to the stupa.
Gathered in the Dhamma hall.