Kamakura Daibutsu (2)๐ฟ
The temizuya is usually located beside the approach or the main hall of a shrine or temple. ๐ฟ๐ Worshippers can wash their hands and rinse their mouths here to purify their body and mind, expressing their reverence for the deities. ๐ฟ Next to the Great Buddha, there is a giant pair of straw sandals, measuring 1.8 meters in length. ๐ฟ๐ These sandals are woven and offered to the Great Buddha by children from Ibaraki Prefecture, and they are replaced every three years. They symbolize the hope that the Great Buddha will wear these sandals and travel throughout Japan, bringing happiness to people. ๐ฟ๐ It also represents the wish for a smooth journey, no matter how far one travels. ๐ In Japanese folklore, crows are considered birds that can bring good luck and happiness. ๐ฟ๐ If people see a crow flying in the sky or hear its call, they often regard it as an auspicious sign, indicating that something good will happen in the future. ๐ก #Kamakura #JapaneseFolklore ๐ฟ๐
