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Rozan-ji's 'Tsuina-shiki Oni-no-Hōraku' (追儺式鬼法楽 'Driving Out Demons through Piety') ends as most Setsubun celebrations do with the oni cast out.
Arrows are symbolically 'fired' in all directions to dispel misfortune for the year ahead.
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Although oni are a common sight at Setsubun, Rozan-ji (廬山寺) has an origin story for its own 3 demons.
When the temple's founder, Ryōgen (良源 912-85), was in training he was bothered by 3 troublesome oni (or spirits, depending on what version of the tale you read).
Legend has it that Ryōgen cast out the irritating oni with the power of prayer and a waving of his 'sanko' (三鈷 'trident vajra').
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🫘👹🪓DANCING DEMONS❤️💚🖤
One of Setsubun's (節分) liveliest festivals takes place at the small temple of Rozan-ji (廬山寺).
At 3pm three oni (one red, one green, one black) appear before the main hall. Clasping flaming torches and mean-looking weapons, they begin a slow and stomping dance!
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