Wenlin Pavilion Introduction
Wenlin Pavilion is dedicated to the Three Benefactors and Wenchang Dijun. It is a temple with a long history, which attracts many devotees and has a thriving incense offering. It is not only one of the most famous temples in the Xianglin area but also an important early educational institution. Established during the Tongzhi period of the Qing Dynasty by the scholar Deng Zhaoxiong, it initially served as a school for cultivating local talents. In the Guangxu period, it was renamed "Wenlin Society," becoming a gathering place for scholars in the Toukeng River basin. The school was later transformed into a temple named "Wenlin Pavilion," also known as Wen Temple. In the 21st year of the Republic of China (1932), it was renovated, changing the original earthen wall structure into a building made of red bricks and glazed tiles. The current appearance of the temple was reconstructed around the 80th year of the Republic of China (1991). September 28th is Confucius's birthday and the most significant day for worship at Xianglin Wenlin Pavilion, when grand celebrations are held, attracting countless worshippers and ensuring a vibrant atmosphere.
