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Yasukuni Shrine
Tokyo, Japan

One of the most important parts of the sumo bout process is the sprinkling of the salt in the ring.

The sumo wrestlers will grab a handful of salt and throw it out into the ring. Usually they repeat the process 2-3 times before the match begins.

"Once the actual bouts begin, the two rikishi spend several minutes before their match lifting their legs high in the air and stomping them down, a practice said to scare away any demons. They also throw several handfuls of salt into the ring, which is said to purify the ring. Many rikishi will also sprinkle salt around their bodies as a means of protecting them from injury." [link]

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Description
Yasukuni Shrine
Tokyo, Japan

One of the most important parts of the sumo bout process is the sprinkling of the salt in the ring.

The sumo wrestlers will grab a handful of salt and throw it out into the ring. Usually they repeat the process 2-3 times before the match begins.

"Once the actual bouts begin, the two rikishi spend several minutes before their match lifting their legs high in the air and stomping them down, a practice said to scare away any demons. They also throw several handfuls of salt into the ring, which is said to purify the ring. Many rikishi will also sprinkle salt around their bodies as a means of protecting them from injury." [link]

*comments appreciated*