(2)'Omizutori' rite at Todaiji Temple heralds arrival of spring

(2)'Omizutori' rite at Todaiji Temple heralds arrival of spring

NARA, Japan - Sparks from torches waved by monks are scattered around at the verandah of the Nigatsudo Hall of the Todaiji Temple in Nara in the annual ''omizutori (water drawing)'' rite March 1. The classical rite in the ancient capital Nara symbolizes the arrival of spring. (Kyodo)

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