| Peitian Temple | |
|---|---|
配天宮 | |
 | |
| Location | |
| Location | Puzi, Chiayi County, Taiwan |
  Shown within Chiayi County | |
| Geographic coordinates | 23°28′04″N120°14′43″E / 23.4679°N 120.2452°E Coordinates: 23°28′04″N120°14′43″E / 23.4679°N 120.2452°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Temple |
| Date established | 1682 |
| Direction of façade | South |
The Peitian Temple (Chinese :配天宮; pinyin :Pèitiān Gōng) [1] is a temple of the Chinese Goddess Mazu at the intersection of Kaiyuan and Guangfu Roads in Puzi City, Chiayi County, on Taiwan.
The Peitian Temple was established in 1682 and is responsible for the development of Puzi, which grew up around it. [1]
The temple faces south.
The Peitian Temple is a center of Mazu worship and pilgrimage on Taiwan. [1] Veneration is also paid to her guardians Qianliyan ("Thousand-mile Eye"), Shunfeng'er ("Wind-following Ear"), and Grampa Tiger (虎爺, Hǔyé ).
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