Bangkao Wude Temple Introduction
Beigang Wude Temple, which originated from a traditional Chinese medicine shop, is dedicated to the wealth deity Tien Kwan Wu Cai Shen, who is a mythical figure from the Ming dynasty novel "Fengshen Yanyi" (Investiture of the Gods) - Zhao Gongming. He wields a steel whip and possesses two magical treasures: the Dinghai Pearl and the Binding Dragon Rope. The belief in Beigang Wu Cai Shen originated from the Bao Sheng Tang Chinese medicine shop on the main street, which is now a trendy cultural creative coffee shop. The main deity worshipped at Beigang Wude Temple is Zhao Guantan Yuan Shuai - Zhao Gongming, the Wealth God in the "Investiture of the Gods," who leads the wealth gods from the east, west, south, and north and is in charge of all the gold and silver treasuries in the world, being revered as the "Wealth God of the Five Paths." The temple's large light blue incense burner is very eye-catching and is known as the "Heavenly Treasury." The temple sells joss paper inscribed with "Supplementing the Treasure House," and large gold ingots are placed on the offering table to bring good fortune to the people. Many devotees come here specifically to seek wealth. Image of the Heaven Incense Burner credited to Xue Yingqi / Photography. (Authorized photo, please do not reprint.)
Wude Temple (Five Roads God Temple)
