Taoist temples aren’t just single sanctuaries with one god at the center—they’re whole neighborhoods of divinity. Step inside, and you’ll find that while Mazu may hold the central altar, she's far from alone in the Lukang Mazu Temple. Surrounding her are countless smaller shrines, each home to a different deity: Wenchang Dijun for academics, Guan Sheng Dijun for justice, Cheng Huang Ye for local spirits. It feels less like a temple and more like a divine department store—one that covers every kind of blessing you could hope for.
As I walked down the narrow, corridor-like walkways, I saw people pause at each incense burner. Not tourists—locals. Some whispered their wishes intently, others stood still, hands pressed together, eyes closed. Here, daily life and spiritual practice don’t live in separate worlds—they flow into each other naturally.
Before I knew it, I too was wrapped in the quiet presence of the gods.
Jul 2025 IN THE CITY TAIWAN | |
CORRIDOR LUKANG TEMPLE |
No
12890
Shooting Date
Dec 2024
Posted On
July 1, 2025
Place
Lukang, Taiwan
Genre
Street Photography
Camera
SONY ALPHA 7R V
Lens
ZEISS BATIS 2/40 CF