Nagoshi-no-harae
夏越の祓
“Great Purification.” On this day people go to a shrine and pass through a
chinowa
(gate of reed) to be purified of all defilements (
kegare
) and protected from misfortune.
茅輪をくぐり抜けて邪気を払い災厄から身を守る。
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