Beigang Wude Temple Introduction
Beigang Wude Temple, originating from a Chinese medicine shop, is dedicated to the deity Caishen, specifically the Wealth God Zhao Gongming from the Ming Dynasty mythological novel "Investiture of the Gods". He wields a steel whip and possesses two magical treasures: the Pearl of Stabilizing the Sea and the Dragon Binding Rope. The belief in the Wealth God of Beigang originated from the Baosheng Hall, a Chinese medicine shop on the main street, which is now a creative coffee shop. The main deity worshipped at Beigang Wude Temple is the Wealth God Zhao Xuantan Yuan Shuai - Zhao Gongming from the "Investiture of the Gods", who leads the Wealth Gods of the east, west, south, and north, governing the world's treasury and is respectfully referred to as the "Five Roads Wealth God". The temple features a large light blue incense burner known as the "Heavenly Treasury", and the joss paper sold by the temple is inscribed with "Supplement the Treasury". On the offering table, there are large gold ingots placed to enhance luck for the public, attracting many devotees who specifically come here to pray for financial blessings. Photo of the Heavenly Incense Burner: Xue Yingqi/Photographer. (Authorized photo, please do not reprint)
Wude Temple (Five Way Wealth God Temple)
