Yuhuang Palace Introduction
The temple originated from Bishan Temple, established in 1950, located within the Minzu Road Night Market, dedicated to the worship of Mazu. Its purpose is to offer guidance and aid to the world through divination, with Mr. Li Hsing as the temple master. In 1960, due to the bustling nature of the night market, it was relocated to a shop on Ren'ai Road, occupying an area of 18 ping, and was renamed Yuhuang Temple, where the Xuantian Emperor was additionally worshipped. Mr. Li Hsing continued to manage the temple. Due to its remarkable divine manifestations, the temple gained a wide reputation, attracting a continuous stream of worshippers. As the original temple site became increasingly cramped and unable to accommodate the large number of devotees, discussions for building a new site began in 1966. Following a divine message from the Xuantian Emperor, a temporary temple was constructed at the current site, primarily dedicating worship to the Jade Emperor. Initially, due to limited financial resources, the construction was simple and modest. After the temple's foundation was laid, the Jade Emperor's blessings were abundant, and the needs of the masses were met, leading to a bustling crowd of worshippers. During festival times, the demand for space became even more pressing, prompting discussions for a local reconstruction. After reaching an agreement, fundraising began, and groundbreaking took place in 1971. With the support and cooperation of many devout believers, enduring numerous challenges, the construction was finally completed in 1976, and the temple was opened to the public for worship.
