This is the 4635th most frequent Japanese word.
担ぎ
"担ぎ" means "carrying on one's shoulder" or "hoisting."
The word '担いで' in this sentence is the verb '担ぐ' in its te-form, which indicates carrying something, often on one's shoulders.
彼は重い荷物を担いでいた。
He was carrying a heavy load.
The word '担って' here comes from '担ぐ', used metaphorically to mean bearing responsibility or support.
彼女はチームの成功を担っている。
She is bearing the responsibility for the team's success.
In this sentence, '担ぐ' is used in its plain form to describe the act of carrying a portable shrine, showing a ceremonial usage.