Peitian Temple Explained

Peitian Temple
Native Name:配天宮
Native Name Lang:zh-tw
Map Type:Chiayi County
Map Size:220px
Coordinates:23.4679°N 120.2452°W
Location:Puzi, Chiayi County, Taiwan
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Architecture Type:Temple
Established:1682
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Facade Direction:South
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The Peitian Temple [1] is a temple of the Chinese Goddess Mazu at the intersection of Kaiyuan and Guangfu Roads in Puzi City, 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 (Chinese: 虎爺, ).

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Notes and References

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