At the sign of the herald singing out their names, the attendants assist the 26 gods to their positions at the long tables. The first two rows are arranged at the front of the hall, then the guest divinities individually perform rites that express their feelings towards their hosts. Following this, a circuit official leads the guests to their positions where they are placed according to specially made chairs with embroidered covers.
「恭請諸位聖真菩薩下殿就席」，在旗牌官唱名下，禮生將廿六位神明自神案上捧下，先在廳前二行對列，然後客神分別和主神行禮示意，再由巡部官引導客人，登上披有繡片的特製座椅。