The Peitian Temple (Chinese: 配天宮; pinyin: Pèitiān Gōng)[1] is a temple of the Chinese Goddess Mazu at the intersection of Kaiyuan and Guangfu Roads in Puzi City, Chiayi County, on Taiwan.

Peitian Temple
配天宮
Location
LocationPuzi, Chiayi County, Taiwan
Peitian Temple is located in Chiayi County
Peitian Temple
Shown within Chiayi County
Geographic coordinates23°28′04″N 120°14′43″E / 23.4679°N 120.2452°E / 23.4679; 120.2452
Architecture
TypeTemple
Date established1682
Direction of façadeSouth

History

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The Peitian Temple was established in 1682 and is responsible for the development of Puzi, which grew up around it.[1]

Architecture

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The temple faces south.

Services

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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 [zh]).

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "History", Official site, Puzi: Peitian Temple, 2013. (in Chinese)
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