Nigatsu-dō

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Nigatsu-dō (二月堂)
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Nigatsu-dō (二月堂)

Nigatsu-dō (二月堂?) is an important structure at the Tōdai-ji, a temple in Nara, Japan. It was founded by the Budhist priest, Jichu, in 752. The hall was built to house the Kannon (観音). It was destroyed by a fire in 1667, and rebuilt two years later.[1]

The Omizutori ceremony has been held there every spring since its founding.

Panoramic of Nigatsu-dō grounds and Nara City
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Panoramic of Nigatsu-dō grounds and Nara City

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  1. ^ The Nigatsu-do Hall
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