Dahua Temple Introduction
The Three Mountains King represents the deities of the Three Mountains: Minggan, Mingshan, and Zhongshan, located in Chaozhou. Its origins date back to the Sui Dynasty, became known in the Tang Dynasty, and was officially recognized in the Song Dynasty. In every town of Chaozhou, there is a temple dedicated to these deities, and prayers for rain, drought relief, and health issues are often answered. In the 30th year of the Qianlong reign, the esteemed scholar Xu Gongde traveled from Zhenpingyuan Township to offer incense. His renown and the divine presence thereafter manifested in the nearby villages of Douhuanping. Initially, a simple thatched hut was constructed, and the temple's appearance was modest. The temple enshrines Three Mountains King, Guanyin, and the Holy Mother, named the Three Mountains King Temple Dahuagong. In the 63rd year of the Republic of China, the believers' assembly decided to officially name it Dahuagong. Over the past century, its divine protection has greatly benefited the local community, leading to a time of prosperity and the emergence of many talents, proving it to be a land of deity and heroes. The current temple structure was completed in the 84th year of the Republic of China, costing over 80 million NTD. The first floor enshrines the Three Mountains King accompanied by the deity of childbirth, Confucius, Wenchang Dijun, and Cangjie; the second floor enshrines Guanyin, the Heavenly Holy Mother, and Jiutian Xuannü. On December 2, 2000, a grand celebration was held to mark the successful completion and the fifth consecutive offering ritual, creating an unprecedented spectacle.
