Ōharae-shiki

The  is a Shinto purification ritual. It is in a group of purification rituals called harae. The Japanese name means "Great Purification". It is also called the . People say the Ōharae no Kotoba prayer during the ritual.

The ritual is performed twice a year on June 30 and December 30 at several shrines. It is also done by people to repent for sins. People also do it at the , and when an unmarried prince or princess visits Ise Grand Shrine or the Kamo Shrines. People sometimes do the December 30 ritual on New Year's Eve instead.

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