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Crab markings around the mouth of a god in Yuqu Temple

Strange Idols 奇特神像

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Religion in Taiwan is folksy and eclectic. Apart from my more general explorations of temple culture in Taiwan this section also exists to document the strange and unusual objects of worship and veneration that one may find in the nation's many temples. For reference, this section is inspired by this blog.

Inside Sanqing Sanyuan Temple

Sanqing Sanyuan Temple 三清三元宮

Places / July 15, 2019
A statue of Chiang Kai-shek inside Kuixing Temple, Tamsui

Tamsui Kuixing Temple 淡水魁星宮

Places / January 23, 2017
The gigantic statue on top of Hengwen temple, Yuanlin

Hengwen Temple 衡文宮

Places / September 20, 2016
The interior of Our Lady of China Catholic church

Our Lady Queen of China Cathedral 中華聖母主教座堂

Places / April 3, 2016

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