Ximen Fude Temple Introduction
Main Deity: Fude Zhengshen Historical Background: The Changhua West Gate Fude Temple (County-designated Historic Site) is dedicated to Fude Zhengshen, commonly known as the Earth God, who is the guardian deity of the land, and is also referred to as the Daxi Men Earth God Temple. The exact founding date is unknown; however, it can be roughly estimated to be during the Qianlong period based on the ancient plaque hanging in the temple from that time. The belief in Fude Zhengshen was widespread in the land reclamation history of early Taiwanese settlers. In rural areas, he was revered as the deity of state and agriculture, while in urban areas, merchants worship him as the God of Wealth, hence the saying "Earth God at fields and streets." In the past, there were four city gates in Changhua County: East Gate (Yegeng Gate), West Gate (Qingfeng Gate), South Gate (Xuanping Gate), and North Gate (Gongchen Gate), with a temple dedicated to the Earth God built near each gate on the inner side.
Ximen Fude Temple Front
