Puyuan Shun Tze Temple Introduction
During the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty, a family with the surname Chen from Quanzhou, Fujian, migrated to present-day Puyuan Village and respectfully invited the spirit of Xuantian Shangdi for worship, establishing the Puyuan Shunze Temple. Subsequently, some descendants relocated to Xihu to build the Xuantian Temple, worshipping the "Two Emperors," while others moved to Xiushui and established San Sheng Temple, worshipping the "Three Emperors." The three sibling temples once held gatherings, where members of the management committees came together to discuss the historical process of nurturing auspicious smoke, creating a lively atmosphere. The Puyuan Shunze Temple is renowned for its miraculous occurrences and is celebrated locally for many legendary tales. It suffered from a devastating fire in 1948 but was rebuilt; in 1998, the temple was dismantled and reconstructed again, featuring a distinctly unique design. To enter the temple, visitors must climb two curved stone steps that are surrounded by a curved stone-carved dragon wall, boasting vivid and powerful dragon carvings. The temple is adorned with a wealth of exquisite wooden carvings, showcasing great splendor. What makes Puyuan Shunze Temple particularly unique is the rare clay statue of Xuantian Shangdi inside. Following the fire disaster in 1948, when the temple was destroyed, a clay statue of Xuantian Shangdi was crafted during the reconstruction, which has stood for over fifty years and remains remarkably intact, qualifying it as a national treasure-level historical artifact. The primary deity worshipped is Xuantian Shangdi, while other assisting deities include the God of Grains, Prince Marshal, Zhuan Wang, Qian Sui of Gan, Qian Sui of Chi, Qian Sui of Chen, Qian Sui of Li, Qian Sui of Zhu, Marshal Zhao, Marshal Kang, the God of Fortune and Virtue, and City God.
Puyuan Shunze Temple
