Illuminated Reverence: The Lantern Shrine of Kasuga Taisha

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"Illuminated Reverence: The Lantern Shrine of Kasuga Taisha"

“光影神韵：春日大社灯笼神社”

I couldn't tell you how much I love Nara’s Lantern Shrine.  The term "Lantern Shrine" refers to Kasuga Taisha due to its iconic and extensive collection of lanterns, which play a significant role in the shrine's identity and rituals. The shrine is adorned with thousands of lanterns, both stone lanterns lining the pathways and bronze hanging lanterns within the shrine buildings.

These lanterns are symbols of illumination and guidance in the spiritual context, representing the light that guides the spirits and the faithful. During specific festivals like the Mantoro festivals, the lanterns are lit, creating a mystical and sacred atmosphere that is central to the shrine's appeal and significance. The sight of all these lanterns illuminated is both a visual spectacle and a spiritual experience, making the nickname "Lantern Shrine" a fitting descriptor for Kasuga Taisha.

我无法用言语表达我对奈良灯笼神社的喜爱。术语“灯笼神社”指的是春日大社，因为它拥有标志性和丰富的灯笼收藏，这些灯笼在神社的身份和仪式中扮演着重要角色。神社装饰着数以千计的灯笼，包括沿着小径排列的石灯笼和神社建筑内悬挂的铜灯笼。

这些灯笼在精神层面上象征着照明和指引，代表了引导灵魂和信徒的光芒。在特定的节日，如万灯节期间，灯笼会被点燃，营造出一种神秘而神圣的氛围，这也是神社吸引力和重要性的核心。所有灯笼点燃时的景象既是视觉盛宴，也是精神体验，使得“灯笼神社”这一昵称非常贴切地描述了春日大社。