Matsuri Festivals
Guiding Kannon Prayer Meeting
Mon, Nov 16, 2026, 14:00–23:59 · Taimadera Nakano-bo, Katsuragi · Nara
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Dates
- Mon, Nov 16, 2026, 14:00–23:59
About this event
SummarySpecial exhibition of the Heian Period Guiding Kannon featuring monthly prayer ceremonies and unique rituals.
Highlights
- Exhibition of the Guiding Kannon (Important Cultural Property from the early Heian period)
- Monthly prayer ceremony dedicated to Princess Chusho
- Kozui-kaji ritual involving sacred water from the En no Gyoja well
- Special November 16th Goma Kito ceremony with prayer sticks
Details
On the 16th of every month, a prayer ceremony is held in front of the Guiding Kannon. This event includes a special exhibition of the Guiding Kannon statue, an Important Cultural Property dating back to the late 10th century. During the ceremony, participants receive clear water from a sacred well associated with En no Gyoja on their foreheads and fingertips. On November 16 specifically, a Guiding Kannon Goma Kito ceremony takes place before the Eleven-Faced Kannon. In this ritual, gomagi (prayer sticks) inscribed with written prayers are thrown into the flames and offered to the Guiding Kannon.
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