Dahua Temple Introduction
The Three Mountains King, known as the deities of Qiao (Chaozhou) Mingkan Dushan, Mingshan, and Zhongshan, originated during the Sui Dynasty, manifested during the Tang Dynasty, and were officially conferred during the Song Dynasty. In every town of Qiao, there exists a temple dedicated to them, where they are fervently worshiped, and prayers for the cessation of floods, droughts, diseases, and epidemics are said to be answered. In the 30th year of the Qianlong reign, the sage Xu Gongde traveled from Zhenpingyuan Township with incense offerings, and his fame spread, bringing blessings to nearby villages such as Douhuanping. In its early days, a thatched hut was built, and the temple was modest in appearance; it enshrined the Three Mountains King, Guanyin, and the Holy Mother, and was 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 villagers, leading to a prosperous community, thus truly making it a place of spiritual significance and talent. The current temple was completed in the 84th year of the Republic of China at a cost of over 80 million NTD, with the first floor primarily enshrining the Three Mountains King alongside the Birth Mother, Confucius, Wenchang Dijun, and Cangjie Shengren; the second floor houses Guanyin Buddha, the Celestial Mother, and the Nine Heavens Mysterious Woman. On December 2, 2000, a grand celebration was held to mark the completion of the five-morning blessing ceremony, which was unprecedented in scale.
