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Wenchang Temple 文昌宫 (TM 4) Traditional Cache

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Hidden : 10/19/2016
Difficulty:
1 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Temple Micro 4


文昌宫 - 中山區 (Wenchang Temple - Zhongshan District)

臺北市文昌宮,又稱臺北文昌宮、双連文昌宮,為一座主奉文昌帝君的廟宇,廟址位於臺灣臺北市中山區民生西路45巷9號,民享公園內,臺北捷運雙連站與民權西路站之間。 簡史相傳,臺灣日治時期,一位唐山(中國大陸)商人來臺經商,後生意不得利,欲返回中國,將所奉祀之神像留於臺北雙連之叢林中,一婦人發現,迎回奉祀,但不知為何方神聖。後一位對道教頗有研究之老翁仔細端詳,發現此為文昌帝君之神像,邀集鄉民,在附近建廟奉祀,應考學生多往祭拜,靈蹟不斷,因而成名。1992年,因臺北捷運淡水線施工,而遷於附近之民享公園。

The statue of Imperial Lord Wen Chang was transported to Taiwan by a merchant from China during the Japanese colonial period. The merchant, who was staying away from home, worshipped the statue day and night. However, after his business failed, he lost interest in worshipping, and abandoned the statue in a forest. One evening, a woman saw the statue. Not knowing where the deity was from, she gathered many people in a ceremonial reception to welcome the deity. An old man felt that the statue bore resemblance to Imperial Lord Wen Chang, the deity who looks after the fortune and reputation of people. Hence, they built a small temple on Lane 45 of Minsheng East Road to properly worship it. Later, most believers seeking academic success came to worship the statue. It was said that their wishes were oftentimes granted. 

It is the only temple in the district that enshrines Imperial Lord Wen Chang. It has many worshippers, and students who come to pray for success during the examination period often have their wishes come true. 

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)