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Sensō-ji Temple (浅草寺) …
It’s an ancient Buddhist temple dedicated to Kannon Bosatsu (Avalokiteśvara), the bodhisattva of compassion, the goddess of mercy.
The temple is famous for its iconic Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate), the Nakamise-dori shopping street leading to it, and its five-story pagoda.
This historic shopping street is lined with stalls selling traditional snacks and souvenirs, guiding visitors to the main temple.
In front of the main hall, there is a large bronze cauldron and Japanese rub the smoke from incense sticks on themselves and it is learnt for good health.
At the Hozomon Gate, there is a giant straw sandals (waraji) which is meant to scare away evil spirits.
The temple’s principal image is the Sacred Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, who is known for being the most compassionate, and for relieving suffering and answering prayers with great benevolence. Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, commonly called Kannon, can change forms. Bodhisattva Kannon appears in countless forms such as Juichimen (11 faces), Senju (1000 hands), and Nyoirin (wish-granting jewel and Dharma wheel), all of which are based on Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva with one face and two hands.
For an in-depth information, please visit these official websites
Sensoji (Asakusa Kannon Temple) - Tokyo Travel
https://www.senso-ji.jp/english/
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