Dahua Temple Introduction
The Three Mountain Kings are the deities of the mountains Mingkan, Mingshan, and Zhongshan in Chaozhou. Their origins date back to the Sui Dynasty, with manifestations during the Tang Dynasty and official recognition in the Song Dynasty. There are temples dedicated to them in various towns of Chaozhou, and they are known to respond to prayers during times of drought, flooding, and epidemics. In the 30th year of Qianlong's reign, the revered scholar Xu Gongde traveled from Zhenpingyuan Township, bringing incense to the area, and his presence became widely recognized in the nearby villages of Douhuanping. At the beginning, humble thatched huts were built, and the temple's appearance was simple. It enshrined the Three Mountain Kings, Guanyin, and the Mother Goddess, and was named the Three Mountain King Temple, Dahuagong. In 63rd year of the Republic, the congregation decided to officially name it Dahuagong. For over a century, its divine protection aided the local villagers, resulting in a prosperous period, thus nurturing many talents in the community. The current temple, completed in the 84th year of the Republic, cost over 80 million NTD. The first floor enshrines the Three Mountain King, with associated deities including the Zhuseng Niangniang, Confucius, Wenchang Dijun, and Cangjie. The second floor is dedicated to Guanyin, the Heavenly Mother, and Jiutian Xuannü. On December 2nd of the 89th year of the Republic, a grand celebration was held for the completion of the temple, marking an unprecedented grand occasion.
