Todaiji's Nigatsudo lit up

Todaiji's Nigatsudo lit up

Todaiji Temple's Nigatsudo edifice in Nara is lit up by burning torches in the spring 'Omizutori' event that began March 1. Monks offer repentance to the sacred god of the edifice and wish for peace and good harvest in the tradition, which ends March 14 this year.

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                    Todaiji's Nigatsudo lit up

                    Todaiji's Nigatsudo lit up

                    Todaiji Temple's Nigatsudo edifice in Nara is lit up by burning torches in the spring 'Omizutori' event that began March 1. Monks offer repentance to the sacred god of the edifice and wish for peace and good harvest in the tradition, which ends March 14 this year.