Gangshan Shoutian Temple, Chinese temple in Shoutian Village, Taiwan.
Gangshan Shoutian Temple is a Chinese temple in Kaohsiung City's Gangshan District built with traditional Taiwanese architectural features including intricate wooden carvings and religious wall paintings. The main hall contains altars and incense burners that visitors use while worshipping at the site.
The temple was established in 1712 during the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty and was originally built at a different location. Following its relocation to the present site, it developed into an important worship center for the local community.
The temple functions as a Mazu worship site where local residents participate in annual celebrations marking the sea goddess's birthday with traditional rituals.
The temple is easy to locate on Gongyuan Road in Gangshan and welcomes visitors regularly during the week. You can walk freely around the grounds and explore the different areas of the complex.
The temple houses a special Mazu Tower made from metal screws and nuts that represents the goddess with her protective deities. This unusual construction is a creative interpretation of traditional religious devotion.
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