noun
consecration ceremony
A ceremony to consecrate or enshrine a spirit into an object, such as a statue, doll, or memorial. Often used in religious or traditional contexts.
新しい仏像の入魂式が寺で行われた。
A consecration ceremony for the new Buddha statue was held at the temple.
Compound of 入魂 (にゅうこん, 'enshrinement of a spirit') and 式 (しき, 'ceremony').