Goma sacred fire ritual in wheelchair

At a glance

The origins of the Goma sacred fire ritual can be traced back over 3,000 years to India. In Japan, the sacred fire ritual is central to Shingon Buddhism and the deity usually invoked is Fudo Myoo. The prayers and supplications of the participants are offered to Fudo Myoo through the medium of fire.
The Goma ritual has been performed daily at Naritasan Shinshoji Temple ever since the tenth century when it was first performed here to quell a rebellion.The Goma fire ritual, which ended the Taira no Masakado Rebellion, has been performed every day for over 1,000 years since the temple was founded in 940.
Goma involves a priest lighting special firewood called gomagi on the goma altar, then throwing various offerings into the flames to pray to Fudo Myo-o for the fulfillment of wishes. It is held several times a day.
Everyone is welcome to participate in the ritual, which is performed at set times in the Great Main Hall (Daihondo).
Sources of the above text:The Goma Sacred Fire Ritual)(Multilingual explanatory database of local tourism resources)

Those in wheelchairs can attend

The main hall where the Goma prayer ceremony is held is equipped with elevators and ramps, so even those in wheelchairs can enter the hall and attend the Goma prayer ceremony in the main hall. Goma prayer is held every day at Naritasan Shinshoji Temple.

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Application for Goma sacred fire ritual

No reservations are required.
Goma sacred fire ritual will be available, so we recommend applying 10 minutes before the start of the goma ceremony.To participate in the Goma sacred fire ritual, please register at one of the three red oval locations on the map below.
1. At the goma reception desks located throughout the temple grounds, fill out the form provided with your request and other necessary information, then submit it along with the goma fee.
2. You will be issued a goma charm exchange form.
3. Enter the main hall and receive the goma prayer. Place your hands together in prayer before the principal image, Fudo Myo-o, and pray for the fulfillment of your request.
4. Once the prayer is complete, collect your goma charm at the location indicated on the goma charm exchange form.