July 30 Ob-harai-taisai
Posted on 16. Jul, 2010 by ksozenbe in Shinto
Ob-harai-taisai (Shinto)
Ob-harai-taisai, the Great 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 ceremonies. A large ring of woven grasses and reeds is placed at the entrance of the shrine premises. Walking through the ring symbolized inner purification.
