Matsuri Festivals
Guiding Kannon Prayer Meeting
Fri, Oct 16, 2026, 14:00–23:59 · Taimadera Nakunobo, Katsuragi · Nara
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Dates
- Fri, Oct 16, 2026, 14:00–23:59
About this event
Special Exhibition of the Guiding Kannon from the Heian PeriodHighlights
- Exhibition of the Guiding Kannon, an Important Cultural Property from the early Heian period (late 10th century)
- Monthly prayer ceremony dedicated to Princess Nakajyo (also known as Chushou)
- Kozui Kajii ritual involving water from the sacred well associated with En no Gyoja
- Simplified Dosha Kajii ritual on October 16th using pure white sand
Details
On the 16th of every month, a prayer ceremony is held in front of the sacred object. The Guiding Kannon statue is specially exhibited. During the Kozui Kajii ritual, participants receive clear water from the sacred well associated with En no Gyoja on their foreheads and fingertips. On October 16th, a simplified ritual called Dosha Kajii is conducted, where the power of the Komyou Shingon mantra is infused into pure white sand.
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