Jiaxian Tiantan Yuansong Taizu Palace Introduction
Jiaxian Tiantan Yuansong Taizu Temple features two major religious buildings: the Tiantan (Heavenly Altar) and the Xinggong (Palace of Worship). The Tiantan is constructed as a round building, dedicated to the Jade Emperor, the Three Sacred Buddhas, and the Three Mystical Patriarchs. The central structure is supported by eight dragon pillars, symbolizing the eight dragons holding up the sky, while the outer edge is surrounded by twelve time pillars, representing continuous rotation. The sky-blue pointed dome symbolizes heaven and exudes grandeur. The Xinggong houses statues of Song Taizu Zhao Kuangyin, Zhao Guangyi of the Song Dynasty, Master Bodhidharma, the Eight Treasures Goddess, Master Lü, the Third Prince, and General Tianhu. The entire area spans approximately 5,000 ping, surrounded by mountains with a wide view, making it a famous religious landscape in Jiaxian.
