Dahua Temple Introduction
The Three Mountains King is the deity of the Three Mountains of Chaozhou, named Mingkan, Mingshan, and Zhongshan. Its origins date back to the Sui dynasty, it manifested during the Tang dynasty, and was enshrined during the Song dynasty. In various towns of Chao, there are temples dedicated to this deity, which are believed to respond to prayers for water, drought, illness, and epidemics. In the 30th year of the Qianlong reign, the virtuous Xu Gongde brought incense from Zhenpingyuan Township and passed through the area, leading to a heightened spiritual presence in neighboring villages. In the early days, a straw hut was constructed, and the temple had a simple appearance; within it, the Three Mountains King, Guanyin, and various deities were worshipped, and it was named the Dahuaguang Temple of the Three Mountains King. In the 63rd year of the Republic, the congregation of believers decided to rename it Dahuaguang Temple. Over the past hundred years, its spiritual protection has greatly benefited the villagers, leading to a time of prosperity and the emergence of talented individuals, proving that this land is both spiritually potent and filled with outstanding people. The current temple was completed in the 84th year of the Republic, with an expenditure of over 80 million TWD. The first floor is primarily dedicated to the Three Mountains King, along with the deity of Zhushen, Confucius, Wenchang Wang, and Cangjie; the second floor is dedicated to Guanyin Buddha, the Heavenly Mother, and the Nine Heavens Mysterious Woman. On December 2nd, 2000, a grand celebration was held for the completion of five consecutive blessings, marking the event as unprecedented in scale.
