Ritual of space cleansing

1. Oharai which is the purification and cleansing rituals in Shinto is also known as

• The Great Purification

• The Good Purification and Cleansing

• The Harae

2. 2. The three aspects that can be purified and cleansed by Shinto priests are

• space

• object

• person

• soul

3. The purification and cleansing rituals performed by the Shinto priests are done by using

• rituals tools

• salt

• water

• prayers

4. The Oharai ceremonies are held twice a year on?

• First day of December

• 12th April every years

• The last day of June and December

• The last day of May

5. Why is incense used in one of the cleansing process?

• The smoke acts as indicator for the spiritual event

• Smoke produced from the incense burning has purifying properties.

• The smoke help to prepare the space for spiritual activity and the presence of Kami.

• The smoke help to make money

6.In addition to the twice-a-year ceremonies, when can Oharai be performed ?

• Oharai can also be held on ad hoc basis whenever purification is needed.

• Oharai can also be held on every weekend

• Oharai can also be held once a year

7. The cleansing and purification of objects is done using what tools?

• Mineral water and paper streamer

• Paper streamer and salt

• Wooden splinter and salt