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Peitian Temple

Coordinates: 23°28′04″N 120°14′43″E / 23.4679°N 120.2452°E / 23.4679; 120.2452
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Peitian Temple
Traditional Chinese
Literal meaningPalace Suitable for Heaven
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinPèitiān Gōng
Wade–GilesP‘ei-t‘ien Kung

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. ^ a b c "History", Official site, Puzi: Peitian Temple, 2013. Template:Zh icon

23°28′04″N 120°14′43″E / 23.4679°N 120.2452°E / 23.4679; 120.2452