Yongzheng Temple Introduction
Yongzheng Temple is located in Tianliao Village, Toufen City, just over a kilometer away from Zhunan Township. The temple is grand yet unpretentious, shaded by ancient banyan trees and surrounded by a peaceful environment. In the third year of the Xianfeng era (1853), Xu Yingjian, a senior official of the Qing Dynasty, initiated the construction of Yongzheng Temple. After its completion, the divine presence became strong, and residents from Toufen, Sanwan, Nanzhuang, Emei, Beipu, Zaoqiao, Zhunan, as well as Hsinchu and Miaoli, came to worship, aligning the hearts of the people toward goodness. The main deity enshrined in the temple is Ma Zu, whose statue in the inner hall is majestic. To the right is a grand statue of Guangze Zunwang, a guardian spirit of immigrants from Quanzhou, showcasing that Yongzheng Temple's devotees come from both Fujian and Cantonese backgrounds. On the left is a statue of Guanyin Bodhisattva, and beside Ma Zu's statue is the enshrinement of the deity Fa Miao Xianren, making this temple unique as it is rare in Taiwan for a Ma Zu temple to also enshrine Fa Miao Xianren. In the left and right side halls, deities such as Wen Chang Dijun, Fu De Zheng Shen, and Chang Sheng Lu Wei are honored. The interior of the hall is adorned with dazzling gold and intricately crafted sculptures. Important ceremonial activities are held three times a year: February 23rd on the lunar calendar – Birthday of the Holy Mother; April 8th on the lunar calendar – Ma Zu's procession; July 15th on the lunar calendar – Zhongyuan Festival.
