Thian Hock Keng Temple in Singapore was originally built in 1821-1822 in honor of Mazu, the goddess of the sea . The structure was rebuilt in 1839-1842 using traditional methods . No nails are used in the building.
Near the entrance two stone lions (often called Fu Dogs in the West) stand guard . To the left and right of the main shrine are courtyards, each with a pot containing sand in which worshippers place sticks of incense.
The main shrine in the temple is dedicated to the Queen of Heaven . Photography was not permitted in the main shrine.
Thian Hock Keng Temple
SOURCE: Thian Hock Keng Temple (Singapore, Singapore); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 29 March 2013.
Guardian Lion
SOURCE: Guardian Lion (Singapore, Singapore); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 29 March 2013.
Incense Pot -1
SOURCE: Incense Pot -1 (Singapore, Singapore); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 29 March 2013.
Incense Pot -2
SOURCE: Incense Pot -2 (Singapore, Singapore); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 29 March 2013.
Copyright © 2013 by Stephen J. Danko
