Statue of Che Kung inside the Tin Hau temple at Stanley, Hong Kong.
A Che Kung Temple in Ho Chung, Sai Kung, Hong Kong.
Che Kung (車公, Pinyin: Chēgōng; lit. Lord Che), also known as Che Da Yuan Shuai (車大元帥, Che, the Great Warrior) was originally a military commander of Southern Song Dynasty (1127–1279), who, according to lore, had supreme power to suppress rebellion and was renowned for his loyalty to the Emperor.[1] He was also famous for his power to suppress plagues and his skill in medicine.[2] He is believed by some worshipers to have been involved in the attempt to keep the Song state alive by bringing Prince Ping and his brother to the South.[3] He is now considered a god of protection.
Che Kung was a native of Nanchang, in Jiangxi Province of China.[1]
As a military commander he saved the southern regions of China from disorder. Also, he appeared in the villagers dreams who suffered from a plague. Later on, the plague was over and the villagers thought that Che Kung saved them from diseases. Daoists regarded him as a god due to his contributions. Inside a temple of Che Kung, pinwheels can always be found next to his effigy. It is believed that the one who rotates the pinwheel can get good luck.
See also[]
- Che Kung Miu: temples dedicated to Che Kung
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