One of Daigo-ji Temple's major activities is the Segaki memorial service, which centers around the magnificent outdoor bonfire Saito-Goma, originated by the Daigo-ha sect, held in August; in February at the Godairikison Ninnoe festival the temple burns the same Saito-Goma bonfire and praise the virtuous deeds of the Godai Myoo; that festival is famous for the contest of strength, in which participants lift a giant Kagami mochi (rice cake) of nearly 150kg.
醍醐寺の主な行事としては、醍醐派が本家である壮大な屋外大護摩柴燈護摩（さいとうごま）を中心とした施餓鬼法要が8月に厳修されるほか、2月には同様に柴燈護摩を炊き上げて五大明王の功徳を讚える「五大力尊仁王会」（ごだいりきそんにんのうえ）が厳修され併せて150キロ近い巨大な鏡餅を持ち上げる力比べが行われることで有名。