Beigang Wude Temple Introduction
Beigang Wude Temple, where the God of Wealth originates from the traditional Chinese medicine shop, is dedicated to the Heavenly Official, God of Wealth, known as Zhao Gongming, a mythological figure from the Ming dynasty novel "Investiture of the Gods." He wields a steel whip and possesses two magical treasures, the Dragon-Subduing Rope and the Pearl of the Ocean. The belief in the God of Wealth in Beigang started with the traditional Chinese medicine shop Baoshengtang on the main street, which is now a creative coffee shop. The main deity worshipped at Beigang Wude Temple is Zhao Xuantan Yuanshuai - Zhao Gongming, the God of Wealth from the "Investiture of the Gods," who leads the Four Directions Wealth Gods and oversees the treasury of gold and silver in the world, honored as the "Five Directions God of Wealth." The temple's large light blue incensory is very eye-catching and is known as the "Heavenly Treasury." The joss paper sold by the temple is inscribed with "Supplement Treasury," and the altar is adorned with large ingots to bring good luck to the public. Many devotees specially visit this place to pray for financial luck. Image of the Heavenly Incense Burner source: Hsueh Ying-Chi/photograph. (Authorized photos are not to be reprinted)
Wude Temple (Five Route God Temple)
