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Nanyao Temple

Nanyao Temple

Temple in Changhua City, Changhua County, Taiwan

The Nanyao Temple (traditional Chinese: 南瑤宮; simplified Chinese: 南瑶宫; pinyin: Nányáo Gōng) is a Mazu temple in Nanyao Village, Changhua City, Changhua County, Taiwan.[1] It is designated as a third grade historic building.

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Main shrine of the Nanyao Temple

History

The construction of the temple was completed in 1738 and originally named Mazu Temple. In November 1738, the construction of the main hall was planned and the temple was renamed Nanyao Temple. In December 1872, a face-cleaning room was added on the left side of the temple thus the cylindrical pillars were constructed. It was originally designed as two-tier structure but the third tier was added during the Japanese rule.[2] On 25 April 1985, the Ministry of the Interior designated the temple as a historical building.

Architecture

The temple consists of ceremonial arch, Sanchuan Gate, main hall, Guanyin Hall, Heavenly Hall and pilgrims' building. The main hall was constructed with traditional architectural style while the Guanyin Hall was constructed with the combination of Fujian, Western and Japanese styles.[3]

See also

References

  1. [1]
    "Recognition of Nanyao Temple". Changsing Junior High School. Retrieved 3 March 2017.
  2. [2]
    "Nanyao Temple". Travel in Changhua County. Retrieved 3 March 2017.
  3. [3]
    "Nanyao Temple". Changhua City Office. Retrieved 3 March 2017.
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