21/08/2026
【9/17十七夜・盆踊りのお知らせ】
毎月17日は観音様の縁日で、特に9/17(旧歴の8/17)は「十七夜(じゅうしちや)」と呼ばれ、二月堂では毎年9月17日に堂内に万灯明を灯し、本堂周辺にも万灯籠を配置して18時より「十七夜」の法要をお勤めしています。
18時半頃より、二月堂下の広場で河内音頭・江州音頭による「十七夜盆踊り」も開催されます。
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🌟動画は昨年の十七夜
The 17th of every month is regarded as the day of Kannon (Kuan Yin) Bodhisattva (Goddess of Mercy).
And especially on September 17th called “Jūshichiya (the 17th night)”, various memorial services and events have been held at Sacred Sites of Kannon in various parts of Japan since ancient times.
Buddhist service is held from 18:00 on this day, at Nigatsu-dō as well. And from early in the morning until around 20:00, many votive lights are lit in main hall. In the evening, about 400 lanterns painted with wishes and drawings are placed around the main hall.
From 18:30 to around 21:00, Bon-Odori Dance is also held in the square under Nigatsu-dō, and anyone can join dancing.