On the occasion of the New Year, people always have various wishes, the most common and strong of which is the desire for wealth. In traditional Chinese culture, the God of Wealth, as the god in charge of wealth, is widely worshipped and worshipped.
From the bustling Hangzhou to the quaint Xi'an, from the modern Shanghai to the vast Shenyang in the northeast, and then to the Guizhou Zhijin in the southwest, the Temple of Caishen is spread all over the land of China and has become an important part of folk beliefs.
Hangzhou's Lingshun Temple, located at the foot of the scenic north peak, is known as "the world's first God of Wealth Temple" because of its worship of the five gods of wealth.
Although this temple has a long history, what really makes it famous is the ink treasure of the "first temple of wealth in the world" left by Xu Wenchang, a genius of the Ming Dynasty. During the Spring Festival every year, the incense is always at its peak, and the crowds are weaving, and people pray for the blessing of the God of Wealth, hoping for good fortune in the new year.
Thousands of miles away in Xi'an, the Zhao Gongming God of Wealth Temple carries people's respect for the God of Wealth. As the hometown of Zhao Gongming, it not only has a profound historical and cultural heritage, but also has a strong atmosphere of folk beliefs.
Every year on the 15th day of the third lunar month, the local temple fair of the God of Wealth will attract a large number of tourists to come to worship and pray for Zhao Gongming's God of Wealth to bless the prosperity of business and wealth.
Shanghai's Temple of Wealth is more modern and stylish. Located in Pudong New Area, this temple of Caishen is not as old as other temples, but it welcomes tens of thousands of tourists every year on the fifth day of the Lunar New Year.
People pray for good fortune and success in the new year. The architectural style of the Temple of Wealth also incorporates modern elements, giving this ancient temple a new lease of life and vitality.
In Shenyang, in the northeast, Faku Palace attracts tourists with its grand scale and profound cultural heritage. This 1 million square meter temple of Caishen is not only majestic in architecture, but also has a long history, and is said to have been built in the Shang Dynasty.
Every year on the fifth day of the first lunar month, a grand temple fair is held here, attracting tourists from all over the world to visit and pray for blessings.
In the southwest of Guizhou Zhijin, the God of Wealth Temple attracts people's attention with its unique architectural style and national characteristics. This temple of the God of Wealth, which was built in the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty, is famous for its exquisite wood carving and stone carving art.
Every year on the second day of the second lunar month, the local Yi people will come here in costumes to hold a grand sacrifice to pray for the God of Wealth to bless their hometown with good weather and abundant crops.
Although these temples are distributed in different regions, their existence reflects people's pursuit of wealth and yearning for a better life. In the new year, why not take a walk around these temples to feel the charm of traditional Chinese culture and pray for good luck and wealth for yourself and your family?