Mini Episode: Khoiak Festivities – The History of Egypt Podcast

The Religious Year (4/12).

1460 – 1455 BCE. After the brilliant campaign of regnal year 33, Thutmose enjoyed a period of peace and plenty. Foreign powers began to seek relations with Egypt, and the power of the Pharaoh appeared supreme. This manifested in the appearance of three unusual princesses…

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Sokar, in his mummified “Osiris” form — Sokar, in his mummified “Osiris” form
Wikipedia

Sety I (c.1300 BCE) worshipping Sokar, at the temple of Osiris in Abydos — Sety I (c.1300 BCE) worshipping Sokar, at the temple of Osiris in Abydos
Wilkinson 2003

Sokar, in the Underworld, from the tomb of Thutmose III (c. 1450 BCE) — Sokar, in the Underworld, from the tomb of Thutmose III (c. 1450 BCE)
Wilkinson 2003

The Djed pillar, symbol of Osiris — The Djed pillar, symbol of Osiris

Raising the Djed pillar — Raising the Djed pillar
Tyson-Smith

Raising the Djed pillar — Raising the Djed pillar
Wikipedia

Bibliography

Stuart Tyson-Smith, “Raising the Djed-Pillar” (PDF)
Richard H. Wilkinson, The Complete Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt, 2003.
University College London – Khoiak (Website)
UCLA Encyclopedia of Egyptology – Sokar (Website)