also: たましずめのまつり
ceremony for the repose of a soul
A ritual to calm and console the spirit of the deceased. Often associated with Shinto or Buddhist practices.
A repose-of-soul ceremony is held to console the spirit of the deceased.
ceremony to pray for the long life of the emperor, empress, crown prince, etc.
A specific court ritual, historically performed to pray for the health and longevity of the imperial family. Rare in modern usage.
In ancient times, a ceremony to pray for the emperor's long life was held at the imperial court.