Virtual North Kawachi 33 Kannon Pilgrimage #1 Komyo-in Temple

 

     It is unknown when Komyo-in Temple was founded.  Its precincts have many stone Buddhist statues.  One of them is an Amitabha sitting statue, which dates back to Muromachi Period (1336-1573).

     The locals have the custom of taking their newborn girl babies to the temple 30 days after their birth and their newborn boy babies 28 days after their birth.  Girls go around the main hall clockwise 3 times, and boys counterclockwise 3 times.

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