Very interesting. I have neever heard about money washing before. I wonder if it is just a tradition to that shrine or across Japan?
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Very interesting. I have neever heard about money washing before. I wonder if it is just a tradition to that shrine or across Japan?
i think it is specific to certain shrines only. i have only heard of it from this shrine
@dbooster you ever here of money washing at shrines before? I don't think I recall this on Okinawa. Would this be something shrine specific maybe?
It's not a typical thing at shrines, but is probably due to the association with Benzaiten. She is associated with dragons, a water god in Japan. As such temples and shrines to her are often built near bodies of water. The washing money thing probably comes from that water connection. Water in general is a purifying thing in Shinto, too. See all the hand washing that people do at shrines.
Appreciate the education sir