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Nagoshi-no-harae (夏越の祓) first appeared in the Nara period, 1 of 2 purification ceremonies performed each year by shrines and at the imperial court.
The Ōnin War (1467-77) ended these traditions within the palace, and over time the 12th month purification slowly disappeared.
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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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How to use the chinowa-kuguri (茅の輪くぐり)👣...
🙇♂️1) bow
🔄2) pass through the ring and circle round to the left
🔃3) pass through and circle round to the right
🔄4) pass through and circle to the left again
⬆️5) pass through and proceed to the shrine to pray🙏
#Japan #茅の輪 #Kyoto #chinowa #summerpurification #purification #Hiranojinja #平野神社
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The appearance of chinowa (茅の輪) herald 'Nagoshi-no-harae' (夏越の祓), a summer purification rite traditionally held on the last day of the 6th lunar month.
On June 30th many shrines, such as Kitano Tenmangū (北野天満宮), hold special services.