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Hagaji


The silk coloured drawings of Godaimyoo


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H15. April 18th. Prefecture Cultural Property Haga, Obama city Hagaji Shingon sect Koyasan


Godaimyoo (five Daimyoo) are Kousanzemyoo, Daiitokumyoo, Gundarimyoo, Kongouyashamyoo and Fudomyoo, the main object of worship.

This drawing used to be a hanging scroll, but now it is used for a folding screen.

Fudomyoo opens its eyes widely, having a sword in the right hand, a Saku in the left hand and stands on a rock. And its family, Kongaradoji has a lotus flower, Seitakadouji has a Kongou stick.

Another four Daimyoo are Kousanzemyoo which has four faces and eight hands, Gundarimyoo which has one face and eight hands, Daiitokumyoo which has six faces, six hands and six legs and also rides on a back of a cow, Kongouyasyamyoo which has five eyes on one face and six hands.

Every Myoo is peeling off its colours, but these used to be green-blue coloured.

The design of Fudomyoo is based on the Fudojyukyukan which was drawn by priest Annen in 9th century, but there are some differences on every pieces.

These drawings are presumed to be dedicated to the whole body peace and national peace. This temple is the only temple which has these drawings in Wakasa province. The drawing of Fudomyoo is 128.4cm long and 65.4cm wide. Other drawings are 99.5cm long and 39.5cm wide.The photograph is a Kongoyashamyoo.