Pichi 🟪🍖🐹🎩 🍡🌸
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There is a shrine dedicated to Benzaiten right in the middle of Ueno Park. It’s in the center of the lake there and it’s a special because here she is seen as Happi-Benzaiten which literally means “Eight Elbows Benzaiten”. This is because she has eight arms which hold different weapons for fighting off evil and she’s housed in an eight-sided building. Benzaiten is a goddess of all things that flow which includes words, wisdom, wealth, and art! I bought all the charms and prayed for all the artists on Farcaster and lit incense! Sadly, the original temple was destroyed in a bombing raid in World War 2. However, the statue of Benzaiten survived the bombing and is now enshrined in the new Main Hall which is a reconstruction of the 17th century temple and built in 1958.
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Grace Ville 🎩Ⓜ️🍖
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I've already penciled down many shrines to visit whenever I come to Japan. Thanks for being my guide @pichi
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Pichi 🟪🍖🐹🎩 🍡🌸
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Anytime! I love them. They are peaceful and beautiful and have so much history.
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