'Omizutori' rite at Todaiji Temple heralds arrival of spring

'Omizutori' rite at Todaiji Temple heralds arrival of spring

NARA, Japan - The verandah of the Nigatsudo Hall of Todaiji Temple in Nara is lit up with torches waved by monks in the annual ''omizutori'' (water drawing) rite March 12. The rite symbolizes the arrival of spring. (Kyodo)

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