In many countries and regions around the world, there are various grand blessing ceremonies every New Year, expressing people's inner good yearnings. This is especially true in Japan, which is famous for its festivals. in this way. So today’s old almanac will introduce to you the Brahma Festival, a Japanese festival that holds New Year’s prayers every January.
Every New Year, the "Brahma Festival" for blessings is held throughout Akita Prefecture in northeastern Japan, usually on January 17th. Among the many festivals, the Brahma Festival held at Mount Taihei Sankichi Shrine in Akanuma, Akita City, central Japan, is the most lively and grand.
The so-called "Brahma" is the "Brahma" flag pole. People think it is a sacred sign symbolizing the coming of God. The "Brahma" flag pole is generally about 4 meters high. In the past, it was made of paper or straw. Recently, it is often decorated with bamboo cages made of colorful cloth.
In the snow-covered temple, the "Brahma" flag poles enshrined are arranged in rows, and the scene is very spectacular. It is said that these flag poles were enshrined in the "Au Palace" on the top of Taiping Mountain in the past. of. At the Brahma Festival, flag poles are carried by teams composed of children, neighborhoods, or companies, expressing people's wishes for a good harvest, family health, and business prosperity.
Taipingshan is 1171 meters above sea level and is the symbol of Akita City. On every day of the Brahma Festival, people rush to the Sanji Shrine on Taiping Mountain to worship "Brahma". In order to be the first to arrive at the shrine, everyone chases each other and even fights. The scene is very fierce. For this reason, the Brahma Festival It is also known as the "Noisy Brahma", and the noisy atmosphere usually reaches its climax around 12 noon.
So why do you want to be first? The most common saying is that maybe because this festival falls in the first month of the year, people hope to be the first to be in contact with the power of gods and Buddhas at the beginning of the new year; it may also be because Sanji Shrine is dedicated to the God of Strength. The stronger the person in the competition, the more likely they are to touch the divine power, which makes the scene so intense.
In addition to the rushing pilgrims, there are also some tourists who come to touch the triangular talisman attached to Brahma. It is said that this talisman contains the power of God and can bring blessings to people. The festival adds a lot of excitement.
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