At a temple in Sabae City, Fukui Prefecture, a traditional event called "Suribachiyaito" is held to pray for good health, with a mortar placed on an upside-down mortar and held over the head of worshipers.
Suribachiyaito, which has been handed down from ancient times at Chudo-in, a temple in Sabae City, is a mortar-shaped furnace on the head of a person suffering from an epidemic. It is said that the disease started when the patient recovered after putting it on and blowing an ointment.
On the 20th, while worshipers were lining up, they were disturbed even on an upside-down mortar. rice field.
Some of them even brought photos of their grandchildren who were about to take university entrance exams and prayed for success.
A couple from Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture said, "Three grandchildren have all passed the exam since coming to visit here. I hope they will pass the exam again."
A woman who lives nearby said, "I prayed for the healthy growth of my grandchildren and the health of my family."
"Suriba Chiyaito" will be held until 5:00 pm on the 20th and on the 2nd of next month at Chudoin Temple in Sabae City, Fukui Prefecture.