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After this time miscanthus reeds (茅 kaya grass) were used to repel sickness and evil, evolving into various regional charms, such as the giant 'chinowa' rings (茅の輪) and smaller brush-shaped 'chimaki' (茅巻き), hung at doorways in Kyōto from July each year.
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The summer purification ritual 'chinowa-kuguri' (茅の輪くぐり) and the 'chimaki' amulets evolved from the same legend...both concerned with protecting oneself against disease and misfortune.
The giant rings and smaller amulets are created from miscanthus grass.
#Kyoto #京都 #Japan #夏越の祓 #summerpurification #nagoshinoharae #chinowa #茅の輪
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After this time miscanthus reeds (茅 aka kaya grass) were used to repel sickness and evil, evolving into various regional charms, such as the giant 'chinowa' rings (茅の輪) and smaller brush-shaped 'chimaki' (茅巻き), hung at doorways in Kyōto from July each year.
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👣🌿PURIFICATION HOOP🔄🙏
Shortly before the mid-point of the year giant rings of reed begin appearing in shrine precincts across Kyōto.
'Chinowa' (茅の輪) are sacred portals, washing off the impurities gathered over the last six months and offering protection for the next six😇
#Kyoto #京都 #Japan #夏越の祓 #chinowa #nagoshinoharae #purification