August 8:14:09, praying for "Footsuke Ming Shinto" at Kitano Tenmangu, Kyoto
At the Kitano Tenmangu Shrine in Kyoto, the "Ashikaketomei Mingji" is being held from the 8th to soak your feet in the river in the precincts and pray for a disease-free disaster.
At the Kitano Tenmangu Shrine in Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, a Shinto ritual has been held since the Heian period to enter the river and purify itself during the Tanabata of the lunar calendar.
Shinto was canceled because the river was opened in the Meiji era, but it was restarted using an artificially made river five years ago.
In order to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, worshipers measure body temperature and perform Shinto rituals at intervals, and use five-colored candles of purple and green, which are said to fulfill wishes such as disease-free disaster and achievement of schoolwork. In my hand, I entered the river.
Then, when lighted, he walked along the shallow river to the main shrine and offered a candle.
A third-year high school girl in Hyogo prefecture, who is preparing for university entrance exams, said, "I am aiming to be a teacher, but because of the new coronavirus, I am no longer able to interact with my children. I would like to take the exam in such a state."
"Footsuketomei Mingji" will be held until 16th of this month.