In this festival, the power of Godai Myoo is magnified by burning a large ritualistic 'Saito Goma' outside, and on the last day the contest of strength by holding up a big Kagami-mochi of 150 kg has been held as a traditional event. 壮大な屋外大護摩「柴燈護摩」を焚き上げて五大明王の威力を讚えるこの祭事は、最終日に150キロもある超特大の鏡餅を持ち上げる力自慢大会が伝統行事として今に伝えられている。 |