Updated: March 10, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Thousands of Hina dolls transform Japanese temple for annual festival (10 images)
By UPI Staff
Thousands of traditional Hina dolls create a stunning display at Tsubosaka-dera Temple in Takatori, Japan, during the annual Dai Hina Mandala festival on Sunday. The event, held in honor of Japan’s centuries-old Doll Festival, features intricate doll arrangements surrounding a statue of Buddha, blending cultural heritage with spiritual symbolism.
Japanese traditional Hina dolls are displayed around a statue of Buddha during a festival event known as Dai Hina Mandala at the Tsubosaka-dera Temple in Takatori, Japan, on March 9, 2025. Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI
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About 4,500 traditional Hina dolls are on display. Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI
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