Jiaxian Tiantan Yuansong Taizu Temple Introduction
Jiaxian Tiantan Yuan Song Taizu Temple features two major religious buildings: the Tiantan and the Xinggong. The Tiantan is constructed in a round shape and enshrines the Supreme Emperor Jade of the Golden Palace of Haotian, the Three Saints Buddha, and the Three Mysterious Holy Beings. The center of the Tiantan is supported by eight dragon pillars, representing the eight dragons holding up the sky, while the outer edges are surrounded by twelve time pillars, symbolizing continuous operation. The sky-blue spire symbolizes heaven and conveys a grand atmosphere. The Xinggong enshrines Song Taizu Zhao Kuangyin, Zhao Guangyi of the Song Dynasty, Master Daman, Lady Eight Treasures, Master Lü, the Third Prince, and General Tianhu. The entire area covers 5,000 ping, surrounded by mountains with a wide view, making it a famous religious landscape in Jiaxian.
