Meoto Iwa, the Wedded Rocks: The Wedded Rocks or Meoto Iwa are two sacred rocks in Japan, also known as the ‘Husband and Wife Rocks’ or ‘Married Rocks’. These rocks are considered a symbol of union, love and happy family life between man and woman. Couples consider these rocks as sacred and get married in front of them. The interesting story of these rocks will touch your heart.
According to the report of amusingplanet.com, both these rocks are located in the sea near the Japanese city of Futami. The large rock is 9 meters high with a circumference of approximately 40 meters. His name is Izanagi (Izanagi) and is a symbol of Pati, with a small Shinto torii gate at its peak. On the right side of this rock is a 3.6 meter high rock, named Izanami, which is about 9 meters round. She is represented as a wife.
See here- Wedded Rocks Twitter Viral Video
Today I’m at the Meoto Iwa (夫婦岩), the Wedded Rocks. The rocks symbolize the Kami Izanami and Izanagi, their union, and the union of man and woman in marriage.
The larger rock with the torii symbolizes Izanagi, the male deity, while the smaller rock is his wife Izanami. pic.twitter.com/IFj2znZuD9
— Kaihatsu (@KaihatsuYT) December 30, 2022
Both rocks are connected with ropes
Being married, the two rocks are linked by a Shimenawa rope, symbolizing the division between the spiritual and earthly realms. This rope is made of rice stalks called shimenawa, which weighs approximately one ton and is changed three times a year in a special ceremony held in May, September and December.
People get married in front of rocks
Meoto Iwa is today regarded as a pilgrimage site for marriages. People consider these rocks as sacred and hold each other’s hands in front of them and swear to stay together for the rest of their lives. Newly married couples consider the rocks as deities and pray to them that their marriage be as strong and lasting as these two rocks. Rocks According to Shinto beliefs, rocks celebrate the union of a man and a woman in marriage.
A large number of people come here to visit
Seeing the religious beliefs of the rocks and the beautiful natural view around them, people come here in large numbers to visit. The best time to view the rocks is in the morning during summer, when the sun is seen rising over them, a wonderful sight to behold.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: January 21, 2024, 19:25 IST
