the arordiners have reconsecrated the temple to vahagn, although historically it was dedicated to mihr. they have also been given approval for the rearrangement of the compound, in order for it to match the ideal structure of ancient armenian sanctuaries. they have added a holy spring dedicated to slak kakosyan and a wood of apricot trees, the holy tree of armenian native faith. the temple is now organised into three sacred spaces: the first is the sacred spring, the second one is the temple proper, and the third one is the holy wood, located on a hillock. the rituals at the temple of garni take place following a route which starts from the spring, passes through the temple, and endly reaches the holy wood. downhill, each newly established local arordiner community plants a tree, symbolising the unity and well-being of the group itself. these holy trees are adorned with ribbons and handkerchiefs symbolising one's requests to the gods.