This is the 9397th most frequent Japanese word.
祭る
"To enshrine" or "to worship (a deity)."
Here '祭る' is used to mean 'to worship' or 'to perform rituals for', specifically honoring deities in religious or cultural ceremonies.
神社では地元の神様を祭る儀式が行われます。
At shrines, ceremonies are held to worship local deities.
Although '祭り' appears as a noun (festival), its root verb '祭る' connects to the concept of celebrating or holding events, showcasing its cultural significance.
村の人々は毎年夏に祭りを催します。
The villagers organize a festival every summer.
In this context, '祭る' implies preparing offerings or decorations to venerate specific deities or natural spirits.