Beigang Wude Temple Introduction
Beigang Wude Temple, originating from a traditional Chinese medicine shop, is dedicated to the God of Wealth, Wu Caishen, who is based on the mythological figure Zhao Gongming from the Ming dynasty novel "Investiture of the Gods." He wields a steel whip and possesses two magical treasures: the Palm of Sea-Calming Pearl and the Dragon-Binding Rope. The belief in Beigang Wu Caishen originated from the Baoshengtang Chinese medicine shop on the main street, which is now a trendy creative café. The main deity worshiped at Beigang Wude Temple is Zhao Xuantan Yuanshuai – Zhao Gongming, the God of Wealth listed in the "Investiture of the Gods." He leads the Four Directions of Wealth Gods and oversees the nation's treasury. He is revered as the "Five Directions God of Wealth." The temple features a massive light blue incense burner known as the "Heavenly Treasury." The temple's gold paper offerings are inscribed with "Fill the Treasury," and the offering table displays a large ingot to bring luck to the people. Many devotees specifically visit to pray for wealth. Image of Tian Gong Lu: Hsueh Ying-Chi / Photography. (Authorized photo, please do not reprint.)
Wude Temple (Five Way God of Wealth Temple)
