Heian Jingu shrine, purification basin.

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Before entering a shrine worshippers usually cleanse their hands and mouth with the water at these purification basins.

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Size: 5708px × 3718px
Location: Okazaki Nishitennocho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 606-8341, Japan
Photo credit: © Trevor Chriss / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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