Shuilin Township, Sweet Potato House Shuntian Temple Introduction
The only temple in Taiwan dedicated to Mazu, the Shuntian Temple in the Fan Shu Tsuo area, is known as the Fan Shu Liao Mazu. The founding statue of Mazu is unique in Taiwan, depicted standing with her hands raised in a Heaven-reaching pose. Every year on the 15th day of the Lunar New Year, lanterns are released, turtle divination is performed, and fire horse shooting takes place, with a three-day and three-night procession. The Shuntian Temple enshrines the Heavenly Mother (the founding Mazu, along with the Heavenly Eye and Wind Listening General), Xuantian Emperor, the Five Lords (such as Lord Zhu, Wu, and Fan), Koxinga (Zheng Chenggong), and various other deities, including the Third Prince Nezha and the Tiger God. Situated close to the Beigang River to the east and surrounded by the Fan Shu Tsuo and Niao Song drainage, with the Jian Mountain drainage at the back, its geographical environment is particularly favorable. Photo credit: Hsieh Ying-Chi/Photographer. (Authorized photos may not be reproduced.)
Fan Shou Cuo Shun Tian Temple
