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Inspired by the magnificent Kiyomizu-dera in Kyoto, Ueno Kiyomizu Kannon-do 清水観音堂 was established by Abbot Tenkai Sojo, who was also the founder of the Kanei-ji Temple.
Built in 1631, the architecture is similar but structurally is a much smaller scale compares to its model. Miraculously, this Buddhist temple made it through the battles of civil war and air bombing raids. Today, Ueno Kiyomizu Kannon-do is recognized as the national treasure and one of the oldest temples in Tokyo.
The principal image of this temple is the figure of Senju Kannon or 'Thousand Armed Goddess of Mercy', similar to the original temple in Kyoto. Another image of worship enshrined here is or better known as 'Goddess of Child-rearing'. She receives a greater homage and is sought after by the women whom have difficulty in conceiving. To those whom had their wishes fulfilled, they would return with a doll for offering as a gesture of thanking and at the same praying for good health of their children.
Every year on September 25, a ceremony is conducted to burn all the dolls accumulated in the year.
Nikkor 20mm f3.5 + EOS 5D
tōeizan-kan'ei-ji-kiyomizu-kannondō-nikkor-20mm-f35-5d-cc-4013
Inspired by the magnificent Kiyomizu-dera in Kyoto, Ueno Kiyomizu Kannon-do 清水観音堂 was established by Abbot Tenkai Sojo, who was also the founder of the Kanei-ji Temple.
Built in 1631, the architecture is similar but structurally is a much smaller scale compares to its model. Miraculously, this Buddhist temple made it through the battles of civil war and air bombing raids. Today, Ueno Kiyomizu Kannon-do is recognized as the national treasure and one of the oldest temples in Tokyo.
The principal image of this temple is the figure of Senju Kannon or 'Thousand Armed Goddess of Mercy', similar to the original temple in Kyoto. Another image of worship enshrined here is or better known as 'Goddess of Child-rearing'. She receives a greater homage and is sought after by the women whom have difficulty in conceiving. To those whom had their wishes fulfilled, they would return with a doll for offering as a gesture of thanking and at the same praying for good health of their children.
Every year on September 25, a ceremony is conducted to burn all the dolls accumulated in the year.
Nikkor 20mm f3.5 + EOS 5D