'Omizutori' rite heralds arrival of spring

'Omizutori' rite heralds arrival of spring

NARA, Japan - Monks wave large torches from a verandah at Todaiji Temple in Nara on March 1, scattering sparks over the crowd below in the annual ''Omizutori'' (water-drawing) rite at the temple. The monks later drew water from a nearby well and offered it to the image of the 11-faced Kannon in the Nigatsudo Hall. In the event, the monks prayed for happiness and peace. (Kyodo)

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