July 30 Oh-harai-taisai
Posted on 24. Jul, 2012 by ksozenbe in Shinto
Oh-harai-taisai (Shinto)
Oh-harai-taisai, the Grand Purification Ceremony, has been held since ancient times to obtain purification from sins and offences committed during the first half of the lunar year. In earlier times, the Imperial Japanese Court led the cermonies. A large ring of woven rasses and reeds is placed at the entrance of the shrine premises. Walking through the ring symbolizes inner purification.
