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 |
Festivals: | --> |
Organizational Status: | --> |
Architecture Type: | Temple |
Established: | 1682 |
Date Destroyed: | --> |
Facade Direction: | South |
Elevation Ft: | --> |
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.
The Peitian Temple was established in 1682 and is responsible for the development of Puzi, which grew up around it.[1]
The temple faces south.
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, ).