Shishi City God Temple Taisui Palace

The following is an introduction to the Taisui Palace in Shishi City God Temple: Overview The Taisui Palace of Shishi City God Temple is located in the sixth hall of the Shishi City God Temple. It enshrines Doumu Yuanjun and the Sixty Taisui Gods of the Year, who are in charge of the fate of the years. It is an important place for people to pray for a smooth year and to eliminate disasters. Architectural style The overall architectural style of Shishi City God Temple integrates the characteristics of Southern Fujian and Nanyang. With red walls and green tiles, carved beams and painted buildings, the Taisui Palace, as a part of it, also reflects this exquisite architectural craftsmanship and is full of ancient charm. Deities enshrined - Doumu Yuanjun: Regarded as the mother of the nine stars, she is in charge of the birth of all things in the world. She has a lofty position in Taoism, and believers believe that she can bestow blessings and protect peace. - Sixty Taisui Gods: According to the principle of mutual generation and mutual restraint of the five elements of the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches, Taoism corresponds to an annual Taisui God every year. If people feel that their luck is not good, they may think that they have offended Taisui, and they will come here to worship the corresponding Taisui God and pray for good luck. Cultural significance - Inheritance of faith: The Taisui Palace carries the local and surrounding people's awe of fate and their yearning for a better life. It is an important part of Taoist beliefs and folk culture in southern Fujian. This belief has been passed down from generation to generation and continues to this day. - Cultural exchange: Shishi City God Temple has branch temples in Taiwan, Southeast Asia, and the Taisui belief has also spread, becoming a cultural link to promote friendly exchanges between Shishi and Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macao and Southeast Asia.