Jiaoxi Deyang Temple Introduction
The main deity enshrined in Deyang Temple is Zhongtang Yuanshuai, commonly referred to by the public as "Taiziye," "Luoche Taizi," or "Nezha Taizi." According to the temple's historical records, its establishment can be traced back to the twelfth year of the Jiaqing reign of the Qing Dynasty (1807), and it has a history of over two hundred years. In the temple, Li Nezha is worshipped as Zhongtang Yuanshuai, serving as the chief guardian deity. Li Nezha is depicted as a young boy, holding a golden curling stick in his left hand and a golden spear in his right, with his feet on a Wind-Fire Wheel, symbolizing his majesty and unparalleled magical power. It is said that Nezha's ability to travel swiftly on the Wind-Fire Wheel makes him revered by many professional drivers, such as truck drivers, taxi drivers, and tour bus drivers, who often regard him as their guardian deity and place a small statue of Nezha in their vehicles to pray for safe and smooth journeys. Chongyang Festival is the birthday of San Taizi Nezha, and local residents traditionally visit Deyang Temple to pay homage to Taiziye before Chongyang, creating a lively atmosphere! The temple regularly holds temple fair activities, and visitors wishing to pray for safe travels are encouraged to come sincerely to offer incense and seek blessings from San Taizi!
