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Conch shell trumpet

Japan

Shinto priests blow a conch horn to announce the beginning of a ceremony marked by a big smoky bonfire of green juniper.

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Hyaku writes:

These are NOT Shinto priests. They belong to Yamabushi mountain warrior sects such as the Honzan Shugenshu. Buddhist Sects. They play the So Makuri tune at such rites. Hiwatari (Fire walking) is one of the few times both Shinto and Buddhist priests can be seen together.

September 8, 2005

raghuvir writes:

The Conch sell trumpet is foumd in all tempales in India. It is used to worship lord vishnu and other gods. It is played in diffrent notes to start a war, called shankhanad

October 14, 2005