A giant kagami-mochi, the same size as the mochi used at the "Godairiki Sonnin Noue" held on February 23, 2024, at Daigoji Temple (Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City). On February 10th, the monk appeared in the lobby of Hotel Granvia Kyoto in Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City, and a monk dressed as a mountain monk performed an initiation ceremony.
The Godairikison Niokai is the largest event at Daigoji Temple and is affectionately known as ''Godairiki-san.'' Holding up a giant red and white kagami mochi (150 kg for men and 90 kg for women), they offer their power to the Five Great Myo Kings and pray for peace and the happiness of the people.
The kagami mochi on display was the same size as the one lifted by a man during the actual ceremony, and five people, including monks, chanted sutras and poured their souls into it.
Hirotaka Ohara (64 years old), executive director of Daigoji Temple, expressed his condolences to the victims of the Noto Peninsula earthquake, saying, ''I hope this act will be an opportunity for peace to return to your hearts.'' The exhibition will be on display until February 23rd.
