Temple on the River

The Temple on the River in Pusomi Ruidul is a good example of how the Eiji Empire has converted conquered temples into places of worship for the state religion, Himansaism.

Purpose / Function

Followers of Himansaism gather here to worship the Father and Mother of the Eiji people. When the Liniruro ruled the region, this temple was to Kipo Ruwite, the spirit of the Ruitehu River.

Alterations

After the Eiji Empire converted the temple to Himansaism, the conquerors dug a small canal branching off the Ruitehu River. This canal passes right outside the temple sanctuary and is where baptisms occur.

Architecture

Most of the temple sits on a stone foundation on the shore of the Ruitehu River. The temple has a wooden dock that juts out into the river. Originally, clergy used the dock to give thanks to Kipo Ruwite for the food she provided, as well as to fish before religious festivals. These days, followers of Himansaism use the dock as a place to admire the work of the Creator of the World (see Piziizom).

History

Back when the Liniruro were independent, they used this as a temple to Kipo Ruwite ("spirit + edible fish"), the spirit of the Ruitehu River. When the Eiji Empire conquered Liniruro territory, they converted all Liniruro temples and shrines into temples for Himansaism.

Alternative Names

Temple to Kipo Ruwite

Type

Temple / Church

Parent Location

Pusomi Ruidul

Owning Organization

Himansaism