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Benten or Benzai-ten is a popular deity in Japanese Buddhism, a regional form of Hindu goddess Saraswati. One of the Seven Lucky Gods, she is notably in charge of the water element, economy and performance arts, especially music.
Well-worshipped all across the country, it is believed that the oldest temple dedicated to the goddess was founded in the mountains of Minoh in
In addition to its association with Benten, the temple is also known as the birthplace of Japanese lotteries.
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