Lugang Mazu Temple, Mazu temple in Lukang, Taiwan
Lugang Mazu Temple is a Mazu shrine in Lukang, Changhua County, recognized as a national monument. Several courtyards lead to a central prayer hall where a wooden goddess figure stands beneath an ornate roof.
The temple emerged in the early 17th century when settlers from the Chinese coastal region of Fujian brought a Mazu statue across the Taiwan Strait. The complex was partly remodeled during Japanese colonial rule and expanded with additional side pavilions after World War II.
Worshippers bring incense sticks and offerings while temple attendants distribute fortune-telling lots and give advice on personal concerns. During major festivals, the scent of burning incense fills the halls and groups of visitors bow before the altars.
The complex is open daily from early morning, and entering the main hall barefoot or with shoe covers is customary. Donations are welcome but not required, and information sheets in several languages are available at the entrance.
In the rear section of the temple stands a smaller side shrine dedicated to a group of local guardian deities, often visited by residents for everyday requests. The wood carvings on the door lintels depict scenes from historical legends crafted by master Wang Shufa in the 1930s.
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