Beigang Wude Temple Introduction
Beigang Wude Temple, which originated from a traditional Chinese medicine shop, is dedicated to the God of Wealth, who is represented as the deity Zhao Gongming from the Ming Dynasty mythological novel "Fengshen Yanyi". He wields a steel whip and possesses two magical treasures: the South Sea Pearl and the Dragon Binding Rope. The belief in Beigang's Wealth God originated from a traditional Chinese medicine shop, Baoshengtang, on the main street, which has now transformed into a creative coffee shop. The main deity worshipped at Beigang Wude Temple is Marshal Zhao Xuantan, also known as Zhao Gongming from the "Fengshen Bang". He leads the God of Wealth in the four cardinal directions and oversees the world's treasury of gold and silver, earning him the title "God of Wealth of the Five Directions". The temple's enormous light blue incense burner, renowned as the "Heavenly Treasury", is quite eye-catching. The golden paper sold at the temple bears the inscription "Supplement the Treasury", and large ingots are placed on the offering table to bring good fortune to the people. Many believers come here specifically to pray for wealth. Image of the Heavenly Incense Burner: Xue Yingqi/photographer. (Authorized photos are not to be reproduced.)
Wude Temple (Five Roads God Temple)
