Konpira; guardian deity of seafaring
Refers to the deity enshrined at Kotohira-gū (formerly Konpira Shrine) in Kagawa Prefecture, widely worshipped by sailors and fishermen for safe voyages. Also known by the Buddhist name Kumbhira.
Sailors have long held deep faith in Konpira-sama.
The Konpira pilgrimage is one of the popular pilgrimages in Shikoku.
A traditional hand game named after the deity, often played at parties.
The pilgrimage to Konpira Shrine, a well-known spiritual journey.
Standard kanji spelling for the deity and related names.
Variant spelling using a simplified second character; also seen in proper names.
Kana spelling is common in everyday references to the deity or the famous shrine.
From the Sanskrit name Kumbhīra, a Buddhist guardian deity, later syncretized with the Shintō deity Ōmononushi at Kotohira Shrine. The kanji are ateji.