Dahua Temple Introduction
The Three Mountain Kings are the deities of Chaozhou Mingkan Dushan, Mingshan, and Zhongshan. Their origins trace back to the Sui Dynasty, becoming prominent during the Tang Dynasty, and were officially recognized during the Song Dynasty. In various towns in Chaozhou, there are temples dedicated to them, where they are worshipped for blessings during times of drought, flood, illness, and epidemics. In the 30th year of the Qianlong reign, the virtuous Xu Gongde traveled from Zhenpingyuan Township with incense to pay homage, and their divine presence was notably felt nearby Douhuanping and surrounding villages. In the beginning, a thatched hut was built, and the temple appeared simple; it enshrined the Three Mountain Kings, Guanyin, and other deities, named Dahuagong Temple after a decision made by believers in the 63rd year of the Republic of China. Over the past hundred years, its spiritual guardianship has led to the prosperity of the villagers, bringing forth numerous talents and proving it as a land of great spirits and exceptional people. The present temple was completed in the 84th year of the Republic of China, costing over 80 million NTD. The first floor mainly enshrines the Three Mountain Kings, along with other deities such as Zhusha Niangniang, Confucius, Wenchang Dijun, and Cangjie Shengren; the second floor is dedicated to Guanyin, Tian Shang Shengmu, and Jiutian Xuannü. On December 2, 2000, a grand celebration was held for the completion of the five dynasties’ blessings, marking an unprecedented event.
