Zhushan Zinan Temple
{{Short description|Temple in Zhushan, Nantou County, Taiwan}}
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The Zhushan Zinan Temple ({{zh|t=竹山紫南宮|p=Zhúshān Zǐnán Gōng}}) is a Chinese Temple dedicated to Fude Zhengshen (福德正神) and located in Sheliao Village, Zhushan Township, Nantou County, Taiwan.{{cite web|url=https://www.rtaiwanr.com/nantou/zinan-temple|title=Zhushan Zinan Temple|website=RoundTAIWANRound|access-date=23 September 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://focustaiwan.tw/news/asoc/201502190004.aspx|date=19 February 2015|first1=Scully|last1=Hsiao|title=Zi Nan Temple most popular wealth god temple in Taiwan|publisher=Focus Taiwan|access-date=23 September 2017}}
Popular Activities
1. Borrow money from the Fude Zhengshen (福德正神), the God of Prosperity
It is believed that borrowing money from the Fude Zhengshen (福德正神), the God of Prosperity will bring good luck, good fortune, and prosperity. This is why many so people come to Zi Nan Temple to borrow money each year. This tradition has become one of the most famous activities for worshippers and tourists that come to Zi Nan Temple. See this page for a guide on how to [https://engmwb.blogspot.com/2020/02/zi-nan-temple.html Borrow Money from the Land God].
2. Pat the Golden Hen
Pat the Golden Hen for good luck and good fortune.
History
The temple was established in 1745. On 23 September 2017, the temple deployed a Pepper robot to help modernize the temple's image and act as a temple guide.{{cite web|url=http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aedu/201709230009.aspx|date=23 September 2017|first1=Hsin-yin|last1=Lee|title=Century-old temple upgrades its image with the help of a robot|publisher=Focus Taiwan|access-date=23 September 2017}}
Transportation
See also
- Sheji (社稷)
- Checheng Fu'an Temple, Pingtung County
- Shilong Temple, Zhongliao Township
- List of temples in Taiwan
- List of tourist attractions in Taiwan
References
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External links
- {{official website|http://www.xn--6kry7q182a.tw/en/about/about01_en.htm}}
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Category:1745 establishments in Taiwan
Category:Religious buildings and structures completed in 1745
Category:Taoist temples in Taiwan
Category:Temples in Nantou County
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