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The expression "Kagura Service" (Jpn: ''Kagura-zutome'' かぐらづとめ) comes from the fact that wearing the masks are a vital part of this ritual.
When the word "Tsutome" (Service) is used in Tenrikyo Scriptures and texts, it is generally considered to specifically refer to the Kagura Service.<ref>Citation needed.</ref> Scriptual expressions "[[Joyous Service]]" and , "[[Salvation Service]]", and "[[Service of the Kanrodai]]" are considered said to be variant expressions that refer to the same Kagura Service.
The Kagura Service is considered to be a reenactment of God's creation of human beings and its performance is believed to help manifest God's providence that was present at creation so it is directed for the purpose of human salvation. The Kagura is accompanied by the
*[[Doctrine 2]]
*[[Life of Oyasama Chapter 5]]
*[[Life of Oyasama Chapter 8-2#The Service]]
*[[Mikagura-uta]]
