Karura Mask raijin Japanese Ura Mask

Japanese Ura Mask

Kijin Kei masks were used in rituals on New Year's Eve to repel demons and evil spirits from the local shrine or temple

He is the physical embodiment of Dainichi Nyorai

Onnamen (女面) [Female Masks] represent women

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Karura Mask raijin Japanese Ura MaskTraditional Japanese Karura Mask Description The Japanese gigaku mask Karura, also known as Garuda, is a mask that represents a divine creature with a human torso and a birdlike head in Japanese mythology. It is a transliteration of the Hindu race of enormously gigantic birds called Garuda. The Karura is said to be enormous, fire breathing, and feeds on dragons serpents. It is considered the bane of Ngas, and only a dragon with a Buddhist talisman or