San Sheng Gong Introduction
San Sheng Temple, located in the southern part of the Tausch Basin, enshrines the Three Mountains King as the main deity. Although the temple itself cannot be described as grand or magnificent, it exudes an ancient charm and serves as a center of faith for the Tausch area. According to historical documents, the Three Mountains King was originally worshipped in scattered homes; in the early days, he was believed to be quite effective in preventing harm from indigenous tribes and in praying for rain. Therefore, the residents advocated for the construction of a temple for communal worship and prayer. The Tausch area originally belonged to the domain of the Shoushan indigenous people, and the existence of place names such as "Fan Zai Mu" and "Fan Zai Dian" serves as evidence. Consequently, early Han settlers who ventured to cultivate the land often suffered from harassment and killings by the indigenous people. In response, the settlers invited the Three Mountains King to serve as their guardian deity. It is said that whenever indigenous people appeared on nearby hills, the Three Mountains King would manifest and lead soldiers in drills to scare off the indigenous people, allowing the settlers to live and work in peace. The Three Mountains King has a strong Hakka cultural significance and is predominantly found in Hakka settlements. However, the Tausch area is mainly populated by Min Nan people, and the local residents have referred to the three mountain gods as "San Xian Guo Wang," which is quite peculiar.
