Hauola Stone
Hauola Stone
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dgbg100106
Odenton, MD1,687 contributions
Sept 2019
Hauola Stone is a large stone, in the shape of a low-backed chair and believed by Hawaiians to hold healing powers. It sits in Lahaina harbor where the sea and the underground freshwater meet. Right in front of the old Taro patch which is in front of the Library.
We did find this area completely overtaken with homeless people but we were able to walk over to where the stone is.
The chair was hard to see at first since we were there at high tide, but we finally were able to make it out.
We read that during the 14th and 15th centuries, the ancient Hawaiians used this stone, as a birthing stone for royalty. When the chief’s ‘wife was ready to give birth, her attendants would help her into the stone, assist in delivering her child, and witness the birth.
If you are downtown in the waterfront area it is easy to find.
We did find this area completely overtaken with homeless people but we were able to walk over to where the stone is.
The chair was hard to see at first since we were there at high tide, but we finally were able to make it out.
We read that during the 14th and 15th centuries, the ancient Hawaiians used this stone, as a birthing stone for royalty. When the chief’s ‘wife was ready to give birth, her attendants would help her into the stone, assist in delivering her child, and witness the birth.
If you are downtown in the waterfront area it is easy to find.
Written 5 January 2020
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Robert P
Chesterfield, VA1,355 contributions
Jul 2019
My family was in Lahaina, Maui on a self-guided tour when we noted the marker for the Hauola Stone. It is below the seawall at the northern shoreline of the plaza behind the Lahaina Public Library. The stone resembles a stone, chair. During the 14th and 15th centuries, the ancient Hawaiians used this stone, as a birthing stone for royalty. When the chief’s ‘wife was ready to give birth, her attendants would help her into the stone, assist in delivering her child, and witness the birth.
The Hauola Stone was believed by Hawaiians to have healing powers. The chair is located where the sea and underground fresh water meet, so people with medical issues would sit in the chair and let the combination of waters flow over their body for healing. We found it educational and a point of interest from another culture. It was high tide when we were there, but we were still able to recognize the chair under water. If you are in Lahaina, take time to check it out.
The Hauola Stone was believed by Hawaiians to have healing powers. The chair is located where the sea and underground fresh water meet, so people with medical issues would sit in the chair and let the combination of waters flow over their body for healing. We found it educational and a point of interest from another culture. It was high tide when we were there, but we were still able to recognize the chair under water. If you are in Lahaina, take time to check it out.
Written 23 August 2019
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WorldTravelers34
Chicago, IL2,266 contributions
Feb 2015 • Couples
My wife and I viewed this ancient sacred rock from the Brick Palace of King Kamehameha-I, which is left of the pier. Hauola Rock is a sacred chair-shaped rock near the rocky shoreline of the Lahaina Harbor. Depending on the tide, the rock can be partially submerged in seawater. Hauola means “to extend life and health” in English. A child that was born on this stone instantly gained royal status and was though of as a potential leader of royal society. The Hauola Rock is only one of the numerous royal birthing stones in Hawaii. When a woman of royalty fails to give birth on such sacred place, her child’s royal privileges would be forfeited.
Written 26 February 2015
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Traveler-O-World
Flagler Beach, FL1,860 contributions
May 2012 • Couples
The Hauola Stone is located just-off the water-edge near the Brick Palace of King Kamehameha-I, left of the pier, as you step-off the ship-tender. Traditionally, this place - the "sofa-shaped" Sacred Hauola Stone was used as an "obstetric table" where the Queens would give birth to the Royal children and thus was the Birth-place of Maui's great Chiefs. A part of Hawaiian folklore & history.
Written 21 May 2012
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LJL2
Indianapolis, United States8 contributions
Nov 2019
Small place, looks bigger in pictures, but nice stop on our shopping in Lahaina day. Make sure to catch it when you go see the banyan tree.
Written 7 November 2019
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LivinglifeinPA
Allentown, PA876 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
Located in Lahaina Harbor, just behind the Lahaina Public Library, the Hauola Stone is molded into the shape of a low-backed chair and was believed by Hawaiians to hold healing powers. The chair is at a location where the sea and underground fresh water meet, so people with medical issues would sit in the chair and let the combination of waters flow over their body for healing.
The chair was also used in the early 1400's as a birthing stone for Hawaiian royalty.
There is a plaque, which gives more information, near the stone.
The chair was also used in the early 1400's as a birthing stone for Hawaiian royalty.
There is a plaque, which gives more information, near the stone.
Written 7 July 2019
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Frank M
Ontario, Canada768 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
A beautiful spot to relax after walking through all the stores on Front Street.At the edge of the water is a stone that was used for birthing by the Hawaiian Royalty. Interest spot. The signage there will tell you the story.
Written 9 March 2019
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lwj
San Jose, CA7,082 contributions
Feb 2018 • Couples
Located along the waterfront near the harbor in Lahaina just on the other side of the seawall. An interesting landmark, not much to look at, but historical.
Written 18 February 2018
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J-Auve
Tacoma, WA123 contributions
Apr 2017 • Couples
My husband and I were walking around the Lahaina Harbor and waterfront and happened upon this attraction. Since we were unaware of what we were seeing, we Googled it and found out it was a sacred stone and site in Hawaii! Pretty cool thing to stumble upon.
Written 19 April 2017
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Oldjack
Greater Melbourne, Australia29,074 contributions
Sept 2016 • Couples
It was essentially under water when viewed but it certainly had some interesting history and claimed to be the birthing stone of Kings and a few other things as well.. Interesting bit of history and fable but that was about it.
Written 26 September 2016
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