Wenlin Pavilion Introduction
Wenlin Pavilion, dedicated to the Three Benefactors and Wenchang Dijun, is a temple with a long history and a large number of devotees, making it one of the most famous temples in the Xianglin area, as well as an important early academy. Established during the Tongzhi era of the Qing Dynasty by the scholar Deng Zhaoxiong, it initially served as a school for cultivating local talents. In the Guangxu era, it was transformed into the "Wenlin Society," a place for literary gatherings among scholars in the Tsaotian River basin, and later, the school was converted into a temple, named "Wenlin Pavilion," also referred to as the Wenchang Temple. In the 21st year of the Republic of China (1932), it was renovated, converting the original earthen-walled structure into a red brick and glazed tile building. The current temple appearance was reconstructed around the 80th year of the Republic of China (1991). Every year on September 28th, which marks the birthday of Confucius, is the most significant day of worship at Xianglin Wenlin Pavilion, with grand celebrations held by the temple, attracting countless devotees from various places.
