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The white curtains draped across shrine halls carry a profound meaning as barriers between the divine and human worlds. Discover the hidden symbolism of sacred shrine curtains.
Shrine Secrets Editorial Team
The smoke from sacred burnings at shrines carries deep spiritual meaning as a bridge between heaven and earth. We explore the role of smoke in purification and prayer.
Shrine Secrets Editorial Team
Discover the secrets of the waniguchi, the flat metal gong hung at shrine worship halls. Learn how this sacred instrument carries the memory of Japan's Shinto-Buddhist fusion.
Shrine Secrets Editorial Team