Dajia Jenn Lann Temple

Dajia Jenn Lann Temple
大甲鎮瀾宮
Religion
LeadershipYen Ching-piao (chairperson)[1]
Location
LocationDajia, Taichung, Taiwan
Dajia Jenn Lann Temple is located in Taichung
Dajia Jenn Lann Temple
Shown within Taichung
Geographic coordinates24°20′42.8″N 120°37′24.9″E / 24.345222°N 120.623583°E / 24.345222; 120.623583
Architecture
TypeMazu temple
Completed1730
Dajia Jenn Lann Temple
Traditional Chinese大甲
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinDàjiǎ Zhènlán Gōng
Roof

The Dajia Jenn Lann Temple,[2] also known as the Zhenlan[3] or Mazu Temple,[4] is a temple dedicated to the Chinese Goddess Mazu, the Goddess of Sea and Patron Deity of fishermen, sailors and any occupations related to sea/ocean. The temple is located in the Dajia District of Taichung, Taiwan. It is known for being the start of the Dajia Mazu Pilgrimage, an annual celebration of the sea goddess.

  1. ^ Chao, Li-yen; Huang, Frances (6 March 2021). "Taiwan turns to sea goddess for drought relief". Focus Taiwan. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
  2. ^ Official site, Taichung: Dajia Jenn Lann Temple, 2013. (in Chinese)
  3. ^ Keeling, Stephen (2013), "Mazu's Birthday", The Rough Guide to Taiwan, Rough Guides, ISBN 9781409350613.
  4. ^ "Dajia Jenn Lann Temple", Official site, Taichung: Taichung Airport, 2015