In Ho'olauna Kona, There were many heiau's. Some were small shrines and others were large structures. Heiau were built for certain purposes and were dedicated to certain gods.

Luakini heiau were the largest and the most elaborate. They were dedicated to the war god Ku. The highest chiefs built them. Human sacrifices were the offerings. If there were no human sacrifice readily available, other forms of sacrifices were used like red fish.

Waihau, or agricutural heiau were for worshipping the god Lono. Lono is the gor of peace and agricutural. Prayers were made for good crops. The main offerings were pigs, bananas, and coconuts. There were many waihau heiau.

Ko'a were small shrines of coral or stone. Fishermen erected ko'a heiau along the shore. It was normally an altar of black lava rocks topped off with white coral. They were built by fishponds and stream. They prayed for an increase in the supply of fish.

Pu'uhonua was sacred place of refuge set aside by a ruling chief. It was a shelter that provided protection. Kapu breakers could escape death by coming here. Warriors running away from the enemy could wait here in safety until the battle was over. Those who did not take part in warfare would be safe here too. These were the women, children, and elders. There was at least one pu'uhonua in each district.




Limi huluhuluwaena- Is a bushy, pyramidal plants with flettened stems and fine branches in one plane. It grows in a small group on rocks covered with fine sand. It can be fined chopped and be eaten with raw fish, dried or broiled he'e.

Limu kala- Of all limu in Hawai'i it is the most important in Hawaiian practices. It was using during ho'oponopono, or such as forgiveness ceremonies.

Limu palahalaha- Is a blade-like plant that forms light green branching ribbon, sometimes 2-3 feet long. It is very common, often found attached to basalt rock and old coral.