The Main Building of the Hozenji Shinto Shire in the Centre of Osaka, Japan.

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Tucked away not far from Dotombori Bridge in the centre of Osaka, Hozenji is a small temple built in 1637 and pays homage to Fudo Myoo, one of the five Myoo, or Wisdom Kings. Worshippers say their prayers and then splash some water on the statue of the deity, often called Mizukakefudo which sits at the heart of this temple. Due to the frequent dousings, the statue is now blanketed by a soft, green carpet of moss.

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Size: 5664px × 3776px
Location: Hozenji, 1 Chome-2-16 Nanba, Chuo, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
Photo credit: © GLC Pix / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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