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Taki Gumi
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Ritual Paraphernalia and Associated Restrictions
Initiates undergoing Taki Gumi are subject to strict material restrictions designed to maximize sensory input fidelity. These prohibitions are collectively known as the Suihei Gōi (The Fluid Ascetic Vows).
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Taki Gumi
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| Unsalted Rice Cakes (Mizu-mochi) | Permitted (Limited) | Provides negligible caloric input without stimulating digestive processes that might alter internal thermal regulation, which must remain synchronous with ambient temperature fluctuations $\text{[3]}$. |
Furthermore, advanced initiates are required to wear a specialized headdress known as the Mizu-gami (Water Crown). This device, constructed primarily of woven [river reeds](/e…