Lykh-niha

Lykh-nyha is one of the seven sanctuaries of Abkhazia . Located in the village of Lykhny, Gudauta district of Abkhazia . The sanctuary is located in the historical center of the village on the Likhnashta glade directly on the territory (in the courtyard) of the Lyhnensky Orthodox Church, where the representatives of the Shakryl priestly family traditionally bury a wine barrel in late autumn, which is stored there until the next prayer. Prayers in the sanctuary of Lykh-nih are held annually by representatives of the local noble family Shakryl. Lykh-nykh is considered the family sanctuary of the Shakryl clan, and representatives of other clans, as a rule, are not allowed to pray.