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.
| Peitian Temple | |
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配天宮
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| Location | |
| Location | Puzi, Chiayi County, Taiwan |
  Shown within Chiayi County | |
| Geographic coordinates | 23°28′04″N 120°14′43″E / 23.4679°N 120.2452°E / 23.4679; 120.2452 |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Temple |
| Date established | 1682 |
| Direction of façade | South |
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 [zh]).
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