Treasures of Todaiji’s Omizutori Ritual
Nara National Museum
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The Omizutori water and fire ritual has been conducted at Todaiji Temple’s Nigatsudo Hall since the Nara Period (710–794). Sacred Buddhist objects, paintings conveying history and tradition, ancient manuscripts, and other artifacts recreate this long-practiced rite.
[Related Event]
Talk on the Omizutori Ritual by Todaiji Elder Shoen Hashimoto
Date: Feb. 27 (Sat) 13:30-15:00
In Japanese. Please see the official website for details.
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Schedule
from 2月 06, 2016 at 9:30 to 3月 14, 2016 at 17:00
Closed on 2/15 (Mon), 2/22 (Mon), and 2/29 (Mon). Open on the following Mondays: 2/8, 3/7, 3/14.