Dajia Ciji Temple, Buddhist temple in Dajia District, Taichung, Taiwan
Dajia Ciji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Dajia District, Taichung, with multiple halls devoted to the sea goddess Mazu. The buildings display elaborate stone carvings, painted pillars, and intricate decorative details throughout every space.
The temple was founded in 1730 by immigrants from Fujian and developed into a spiritual center for the community. Multiple renovations over the centuries preserved its traditional character while allowing it to remain active today.
The temple serves as the center of a major yearly procession where thousands carry the goddess Mazu through multiple cities, mixing religious devotion with everyday community life. This pilgrimage brings together people from different towns and has become a defining event for the region.
The temple sits near public transportation and opens daily with no admission fee. Staff members offer guided tours in several languages and are available to answer visitor questions.
Visitors can participate in a traditional fortune-telling practice where numbered bamboo sticks are drawn from a container. Each stick corresponds to a specific prediction or guidance offered to the person.
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