RELIGIONS
SHINTO
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Question
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To applaud their divinity
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To wake up the kami
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To let others know they should be quiet
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The sanctity of shrines means that worshippers must cleanse themselves ( oharai ) before entering them, commonly by washing their hands and mouth with water. Then, when ready to enter, they make a small money offering, ring a small bell or clap their hands twice to alert the kami and then bow while saying their prayer.
Detailed explanation-2: -Worship etiquette 2 Purify hands and mouth Only purified, god will pay attention and listen to your prayers so it is quite important to purify. In addition, clapping hands before praying has other meanings too. For example, pay tribute to the gratitude and joy of god.
Detailed explanation-3: -This Shinto ritual of clapping twice is the proper way to purify oneself of impurities, but there are some shrines with a long tradition of three or four claps rather than two.