Deity guides
Chinese deity guides for prayers, offerings, birthdays, and temples
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觀音 / 观音
Guan Yin
A compassionate bodhisattva commonly approached for mercy, health, family support, safe travel, and calm help.
媽祖 / 妈祖
Mazu
A sea and protection deity widely honored for travel safety, family protection, and community processions.
財神 / 财神
Cai Shen
A wealth deity approached for business, prosperity, livelihood, and responsible financial momentum.
文昌
Wen Chang
A literature and examination deity approached for study focus, exams, writing, and scholarly progress.
保生大帝
Bao Sheng Da Di
A healing and life-protection deity commonly approached for health prayers and gratitude after recovery.
關帝 / 关帝
Guan Di
A revered figure associated with loyalty, justice, protection, integrity, and business trust.
土地公
Tu Di Gong
A local earth deity honored in households, shops, neighborhoods, land-related rites, and regular altar practice.
大伯公
Tua Pek Kong
A widely honored local guardian and prosperity deity in many Southeast Asian Chinese communities.
祖先
Ancestors
Ancestor rites focus on remembrance, gratitude, continuity, family responsibilities, and seasonal observances.
家神
Household Deities
A home-altar focus for regular first-and-fifteenth prayers, gratitude, protection, and household continuity.