Peitian Temple
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| Traditional Chinese | 配天宮 | ||||||||
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| Literal meaning | Palace Suitable for Heaven | ||||||||
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The Peitian Temple[1] is a temple of the Chinese sea-goddess Mazu at the intersection of Kaiyuan and Guangfu Roads in Puzi, Chiayi County, on Taiwan.
History
The Peitian Temple was established in 1682 and is responsible for the development of Puzi, which grew up around it.[1]
Architecture
The temple faces south.
Services
The Peitian Temple is a center of Mazu worship and pilgrimage on Taiwan.[1] Veneration is also paid to her guardians Qianliyan ("Thousand-mile Eye"), Shunfeng'er ("Wind-following Ear"), and Grampa Tiger (虎爺, Hǔyé).
See also
References
- 1 2 3 "History", Official site, Puzi: Peitian Temple, 2013. (Chinese)
External links
- "嘉義朴子配天宮 主祀 天上聖母", Taiwan Temple. (Chinese)
Coordinates: 23°28′04″N 120°14′43″E / 23.4679°N 120.2452°E
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