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Tiger God
｜Photo: The Wondrous Temple Expedition｜
Tiger God is an animal deity. Most temples have Tiger God as a secondary deity, acting as the sidekick of primary deities such as Earth God or Baoshang Dadi. Not many temples would have Tiger God as their primary deity, and it is often placed under the altar. In 1990, Mr. Lin Zonglai dreamt that the land behind Fude Temple on Dianzai Street is auspicious, so he donated the land to the temple and built a place exclusively for Tiger God.
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Fun Facts
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Tiger God is often seemed by people as a deity that brings safety and good luck. That’s why sculptures of Tiger God can be seen all over the temple. Tiger God is often placed under the altar, on the hallway behind the primary deity, or someplace less prominent. Since it is placed closer to the ground and closer to children, Tiger God is also believed to be the protector of children. People believe that Tiger God is able to help kids to be smarter, and he has powers to heal mumps. That’s why adults sometimes ask children to pray to Tiger God for good health. Children who are difficult to bring up may ask to be Tiger God’s god children so they would grow up without a hitch. When children come down with mumps, they may ask Tiger God for help by first taking paper money, wiping it over Tiger God’s chin, and then wipe it on the chin of those infected with mumps. |
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Text and pictures: Laura Biing│ Photos: The Wondrous Temple Expedition│
Reference: National Religion Information Network
https://religion.moi.gov.tw/Knowledge/Content?ci=2&cid=288
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