RELIGIONS
SHINTO
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Question
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Why is there no door on toriis?
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The shrine is always open and accessible
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They are too big to put doors on
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There is an emphasis on having an open mind
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Originally Torii gates were white, but they are traditionally painted red because in Japan the colour red symbolises vitality and protection against evil. It is also said that because red paint contains mercury, it allows the gates to be preserved for longer – practical as well as spiritual.
Detailed explanation-2: -A torii gate is a traditional Japanese gate and is most often seen at Shinto shrines, which are thought to be the homes of the Shinto gods and the torii gates mark the gateway between the human world and the sacred world.
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