The Japanese holiday Hina Matsuri is celebrated on the third day of the third month in the traditional Japanese calendar. The families pray for healthy growth of their girls. It's celebrated by setting up tiers of dolls representing a traditional royal court.
Some scenes are just one tier featuring only the emperor and empress.
This holiday started as a way to ward off evil spirits. The dolls represented charms that would take the place of a person carry away sickness and bad fortune. If you would like to see some more pictures related to this holiday, click here .