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"great exorcism in Natsukoshi"-Koami Shrine

[Kra-san] June 30, 2017 14:00

At Koami Shrine, "Chinowa" is set up at the Torii gate every year from June 15 to the end of the month to remove sins and filth by passing through the "Chinowa" built on the grounds of the shrine. Also known as "Chinowa Kuguri".

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Six months later, in December, there was a similar protection against misfortune called "Nago Shinohara E" in June. "great exorcism" is a traditional event that purifies the sins and filthy in everyday life twice a year on June 30 and December 31.

 

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Today (June 30), I was grateful that I was able to purify the impurities of the first half of this year and spend my time safely, and prayed that I would be fine in the second half. I also took home the kaya at the entrance of my home.

 

 
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