Hsinchu Shuixian Temple Introduction
Shuixian Zunwang is one of the sea gods in China, with various places venerating Shuixian Zunwang including Dayu, Xiang Yu, Qu Yuan, Wu Zixu, Li Bai, and Wang Bo. The main deity worshiped in the Shuixian Temple is Shuixian Zunwang, specifically Dayu, who was originally enshrined in the rear hall of the Changhe Palace. Due to the increasing population in the Beimen area, in 1863, the Shuixian Temple was constructed on the left side of the Changhe Palace specifically to worship the sea deity. The tenth day of the tenth lunar month is celebrated as Shuixian Zunwang's birthday, which is also the most important festival of the Shuixian Temple.
