Dahua Temple Introduction
The Three Mountain Kings are the deities of the peaks Mingkan, Mingshan, and Zhongshan in Chaozhou. Their origins trace back to the Sui dynasty, becoming notable in the Tang dynasty, and receiving official recognition in the Song dynasty. Each town in Chaozhou has a temple dedicated to them, receiving prayers for relief from drought, floods, illness, and epidemics. In the 30th year of the Qianlong era, the esteemed Xu Gongde brought incense from Zhenpingyuan Township to Taiwan, and the temple’s reputation began to flourish in Douhuanping and the surrounding villages. In its early days, a simple thatched hut was constructed, and the temple had a modest appearance; it enshrined the Three Mountain Kings, Guanyin, and the Holy Mother, and was named the San Mountain Kings Temple at Dahuagong. In the 63rd year of the Republic of China, the devotees' assembly decided to name it Dahuagong. Over the past hundred years, its divine protection has greatly benefited the villagers, leading to a flourishing community; thus, many talented individuals have emerged from the village, confirming its status as a land of both supernatural and human excellence. The current temple was completed in the 84th year of the Republic of China, costing over 80 million Taiwanese dollars. On the first floor, the main deity of the Three Mountain Kings is enshrined, along with the goddess of childbirth, Confucius, the Wenchang deity, and Cangjie the sage. The second floor houses Guanyin Buddha, the Holy Mother of Heaven, and the Nine Heavens mysterious girl. On December 2nd of the 89th year of the Republic of China, a grand celebration was held to mark the completion of five cycles of blessings, which was unprecedented in scale.
