祓串はらえぐし

noun

tamagushi used at Ise Shrine's purification ceremonies

A specific type of tamagushi (sacred sakaki branch) used in purification rituals at Ise Shrine. Rare, specialized Shinto term.

See also: 玉串

• 伊い勢せ神じん宮ぐうの大祓おおはらえでは、祓はらえ串ぐしが用もちいられる。

  At the Great Purification ceremony of Ise Shrine, haraegushi are used.