
| Bonfire for blossom-viewing at night: hana-kagari |
At the sacred hall of Bishamon lanterns are hung up and shine on their
surroundings. It is a solemn
time, when the mind is immersed in holy thought. Outside the temple, the lights shine on cherry trees
in full bloom; and the spirit of the blossom seems to be converted to Bishamon.
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