Diagram of the Layout of the Ancestral Hall According to Ancient Rites

Great-great-grandfather	Great-great-grandmother	Great-grandfather	Great-grandmother	Grandfather	Grandmother	Father	Mother
Wine and Tea	Wine and Tea	Wine and Tea	Wine and Tea	Wine and Tea	Wine and Tea	Wine and Tea	Wine and Tea
	Tablet and Stand original: "位柎" (weifu). This refers to the spirit tablet and its supporting base or pedestal.		Tablet and Stand		Tablet and Stand		Tablet and Stand
Tray	Fruit	Tray	Fruit	Tray	Fruit	Tray	Fruit

Incense

Altar Table

Reeds

original: "茅" (mao). Bundled reeds used in the libation ritual.

Sand

original: "沙" (sha). Reeds were placed in a box of sand; wine was poured over them to symbolize the earth absorbing the offering.

Mistress of the Household　　　　Master of the Household

| Position for Prostration |

Central Door

Three Steps

Wine and Tea Rack
Cups and Trays
Wine Pourer
Vase

Prayer Board original: "祝版" (zhuban). A wooden board upon which the liturgical prayer is written for the ceremony.

Incense Altar

Western Steps　　　　　　　[Eastern] Steps
　　　　　　　　　Washing Basin For ritual purification of the hands.
　　　　　　　Towel　Towel Basin