Tuesday, September 13, 2022
The Hekisui Shrine Autumn Grand Festival was held on September 8 (Thu), 9 (Fri), and 10 (Sat) (September 8: Yoimiya Festival, September 9: Fireworks Display, September 10: Post Festival, Baby Festival, and Shichigosai Festival).
Prayers are offered for the healthy growth and happiness of children born in the year of birth, or "birth children," as well as children in their third, fifth, and seventh milestone years.
Please take good care of your children and nurture them carefully, because they are the treasures of the community, of Japan, and of the world," said Takuo Kuroda, the chief priest of the shrine!
The "Shichi-Go-San Festival" is an annual autumn festival to pray for the healthy growth of children, with unlimited love, gratitude, and prayers.
Hekisui Shrine
In the hall of worship
At the precincts of the temple
visit to a shrine or temple
Prayer for each and every one of us
After the visit to the shrine, a commemorative photo will be taken by each participant.
The grounds of the temple shine with festive light.
◇ noboru & ikuko