土地公
Tu Di Gong
A local earth deity honored in households, shops, neighborhoods, land-related rites, and regular altar practice.
Direct answer
People pray to Tu Di Gong for household peace, land gratitude, local protection, business steadiness, and regular altar practice. Customs vary strongly by family and locality.
Common intentions
- Household peace
- Land gratitude
- Business steadiness
- Local protection
- Regular altar practice
Offerings
- Tea
- Fruit
- Simple food where customary
- Household gratitude
Etiquette
- Follow local altar order.
- Keep fire safety first.
- Ask elders before changing household altar customs.
FAQ
Is Tu Di Gong a household deity?
Tu Di Gong can be honored at household, shop, neighborhood, and land-related altars, depending on family and local practice.
Do Tu Di Gong offerings vary?
Yes. Food, incense, and order vary by locality and household, so family instructions matter.