Atlas of Religious and Esoteric LineagesFive thousand lineages · worldwide

A living reference atlas

Atlas of Religious and Esoteric Lineages

Five thousand religious, mystical, Indigenous and esoteric lineages from around the world — what they are, where they came from, and where to read more.

Source-linked and transparently qualified. Editorial standards and correction criteria are public.

Created and maintained by Ayara and Kyle Jonathan B@KJB_and_AYARA

Entries
5,000
Geographic connections
7,326
Countries and territories
162

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Atlas 4783Institution-specific

Tōdai-ji Shuni-e

East Asian Traditions Rite / ceremony

Public geography
Japan
Period / origin
8th century–present annual observance
Evidence status
Related-entry source

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Atlas 4784Institution-specific

Saidai-ji Eyō

East Asian Traditions Rite / ceremony

Public geography
Japan
Period / origin
Living annual temple festival
Evidence status
Directly cited

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Atlas 4785Open / public

Kurama Fire Festival

East Asian Traditions Rite / ceremony

Public geography
Japan
Period / origin
Living annual shrine festival
Evidence status
Directly cited

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Atlas 4786Open / public

Yoshida Fire Festival

East Asian Traditions Rite / ceremony

Public geography
Japan
Period / origin
Living annual shrine festival
Evidence status
Related-entry source

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Atlas 4787Institution-specific

Oto Matsuri

East Asian Traditions Rite / ceremony

Public geography
Japan
Period / origin
Living annual purification festival
Evidence status
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Atlas 4788Institution-specific

Konomiya Hadaka Matsuri

East Asian Traditions Rite / ceremony

Public geography
Japan
Period / origin
Living annual shrine festival
Evidence status
Directly cited

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Atlas 4789Open / public

Kasuga Wakamiya On-Matsuri

East Asian Traditions Rite / ceremony

Public geography
Japan
Period / origin
12th century–present annual festival
Evidence status
Related-entry source

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