Kyoto's Kiyomizu-dera "Sennica pilgrimage" begins, but there are few worshipers. New corona effect August 11 6:10
At Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto, a traditional summer event called “Sennica Soryo” has started, but the number of worshipers is smaller than usual due to the new coronavirus.
It is said that the traditional event "Sennica pilgrimage", which is held at Kiyomizu-dera during the Obon season, has the same benefits as visiting one day for 1000 days. It has been.
On the 10th, families and others visited for worship, and they were wearing masks and keeping their hands quietly in front of Sennon Kannon, who is the main deity.
In order to prevent the infection of the new coronavirus, this year, we limit the number of people who can visit at once, and worship while touching the five color strings tied to the hands of the Senju Kannon that are held every year, and wishes. The burning of the candle that I wrote was canceled.
The "Sennichiri" starts on the 9th, but according to Kiyomizu Temple, the number of worshipers of this year is less than half that of the usual year.
A father in his 40s, who came from Kakogawa City, Hyogo Prefecture, said, "I wished for my family's happiness while paying attention to infections such as hand disinfection. It is the last time to go to Obon, and then go home. I want to spend time slowly."
Kiyomizu-dera "Sennica pilgrimage" will be held until August 16th.