Templong Anituhan

A Modern Reawakening of an Ancient Spirit of the Itneg/Tinguian People

In the vast tapestry of Philippine indigenous spirituality, few figures capture the imagination like the diwata—nature spirits who guide, heal, and guard the delicate harmony between humanity and the unseen world. Among them emerges Diwatang Sirinan, a modern cultural reawakening inspired by the fluidity, gentleness, and strength of water itself.

While Sirinan does not appear in surviving colonial‑era ethnographies, her presence resonates deeply with the ecological and spiritual foundations of the Itneg/Tinguian worldview. The Itneg people, whose lives are intertwined with rivers and mountain springs, have long honored nature spirits who nurture healing, protection, and harmony. In this context, Diwatang Sirinan stands as a contemporary interpretation—a spirit for today’s seekers longing for clarity, emotional renewal, and peaceful living.

Who Is Diwatang Sirinan?

Diwatang Sirinan is envisioned as the Diwata of Flow, Cleansing, and Peaceful Transformation. 

She embodies the life-giving movement of rivers, the gentle but unstoppable force of water, and the inner clarity that comes when burdens are washed away.

Her name reflects light and movement—“She Who Shines Upon the River.”
She appears in visions as a woman draped in blue and silver, or as a soft glow shimmering on water at dusk. She calls all who seek balance to flow, release, and renew.

The Blessings of Diwatang Sirinan

1. Cleansing and Inner Purification
Sirinan clears emotional heaviness, resentment, and spiritual stagnation. She restores clarity where confusion once lived.

2. Renewal and Forward Movement
Her essence opens new pathways, helping individuals overcome stagnation and embrace necessary change.

3. Healing of the Body and Spirit
Connected to the body’s natural flows—blood, breath, tears—Sirinan soothes emotional wounds and brings inner balance.

4. Restoring Peace in Relationships
As a spirit of reconciliation, she softens anger, encourages honesty, and rekindles harmony.

Teachings of Diwatang Sirinan

“Water does not resist, yet nothing can stop it.” 
Gentleness is strength. Flow around obstacles without losing yourself.

“Cleanse yourself, so that you may heal others.”
True healing begins with inner clarity and integrity.

“What you refuse to cry becomes your sickness.”
Emotions must move, or they become burdens.

“Honor the waters, and you honor life.”
Ecological care is spiritual responsibility.

Daily Devotional Prayer to Diwatang Sirinan

Below is a prayer crafted for daily reflection, meditation, or morning devotion. 
You may recite it beside running water, before a bowl of clear water, or in quiet contemplation.

🜂 The Daily Prayer to Diwatang Sirinan🜂

O Diwatang Sirinan, Light Upon the Flowing Waters, 
Keeper of Clarity, Peace, and Gentle Strength,  I call upon You this day.

Wash my heart of heaviness, 
Cleanse my mind of confusion, 
And let all that blocks my spirit be carried away.

May Your flowing grace open new paths before me. 
Teach me to move with purpose, 
To bend without breaking, 
To heal without harming, 
And to live without fear.

Let peace flow through my words, 
Compassion through my actions, 
And truth through my soul.

As the river never ceases to move, 
May I also continue to grow, 
To forgive, to release, and to renew.

Diwatang Sirinan, guide my steps today. 
Let Your light shimmer upon my life, 
And let Your calm dwell within me.

So mote it be.

A Call to Action: Live the Teachings of Diwatang Sirinan

In an age of emotional exhaustion and constant conflict, the teachings of Sirinan invite us to rediscover peace and clarity:

✨ Flow, do not harden.
✨ Release, do not store pain. 
✨ Speak gently, heal sincerely, live truthfully.
✨ Honor water—honor life.

Today, choose one way to embody her wisdom:

– Let go of an emotional burden. 
– Initiate a conversation that heals rather than divides. 
– Protect the waters and natural spaces around you. 
– Begin a simple daily cleansing ritual. 

Let Sirinan’s current move through you.
Become a bearer of peace, clarity, and healing in your community.