Wenchang Temple Introduction
The statue of Wenchang Dijun at Wenchang Temple originated during the Japanese colonial period when a merchant from mainland China came to Taiwan to do business. He brought the statue with him and worshipped it daily during his stay. However, after facing business failures and losing interest in worship, he temporarily placed the statue in a grove. One evening, a woman discovered it by chance and, not knowing its significance, went back to invite several enthusiastic individuals to bring it back. Among them, an elderly man believed it to be Wenchang Dijun, the deity of civil service examination. Thus, a small temple was built on Alley 45, Minsheng West Road to honor him. Over time, many believers came to worship and pray, often finding their requests fulfilled, especially those seeking academic success. This temple is the only significant place in the area dedicated to Wenchang Dijun, and it is bustling with incense and worshippers, particularly during examination seasons when students come to pray for academic achievements. (Source: Wenchang Temple website)
