Harae
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Harae or harai is the general term for ritual purification in Shinto. Harae is one of four essential elements involved in a Shinto ceremony. The purpose is the purification of pollution or sins and un
An ōnusa, which is used in certain types of harae.
Misogi
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Misogi is a Japanese Shinto practice of ritual purification by washing the entire body. Misogi is related to another Shinto purification ritual, harae. Thus, both are collectively referred to as misog
Harae
…ritual chant a solemn liturgy before the assistant priest purifies the offerings using a wand called haraigushi. Another method used to perform harae is misogi, in which a participant stands under a cold waterfall while chanting a liturgy. Misogi (禊) is said to be done on the 11th day of the month, including…
Night misogi under a waterfall at Tsubaki Grand Shrine