The origin of Longwang Temple

The origin of Longwang Temple in Qinglong Mountain is quite legendary. It is said that when Emperor Taizong returned from his expedition to Korea, he ordered Wei Chijingde to supervise and repair this ancient temple. After the completion of the temple, incense flourished. Strangely, there are two clear springs in front of the temple, and the water gurgles out, and people burn incense and worship in front. Later, people often saw an old man with a white beard with horns on his head by the spring, looming and erratic. People say this is the appearance of the Dragon King, and the Dragon King Temple is built in the place where the old man with white beard often appears.

Since then, incense has continued, and two clear springs have flowed. Later, well-intentioned people and women nearby came to worship at Longwang Temple, praying for their own and their families' career access and bright future, praying for prosperity and prosperity in the world, and praying for a long life without illness or disaster. Especially when it doesn't rain or flood, people gather in groups in front of the temple to pray for rain. At present, a meteorological observatory has been set up next to Longwang Temple to timely transmit thunderstorm weather and rainfall, but the legend that people want to pray for beauty has been passed down to this day.

The symbolic meaning of the dragon:

The dragon symbolizes a spirit and is a totem of a nation. Dragon is a symbol of power, nobility and honor in traditional culture, and it is also a symbol of luck and success. In ancient times, dragons represented auspiciousness, justice, prosperity and strength. For thousands of years, Chinese people have placed countless good wishes on it.

Everyone's perceptual knowledge of dragons mainly comes from folklore and the image of dragons that can be seen everywhere. The head is like a camel, the horn is like a deer, the eyes are like rabbits, the ears are like cows, the neck is like a snake, the abdomen is like a dragonfly, and the scales are like carp. All parts of the dragon have specific meanings, such as prominent forehead for wisdom, antlers for country and longevity, ox ears for supreme status, tiger eyes for majesty, eagle claws for bravery, knife-shaped eyebrows for bravery, lion's nose for preciousness, goldfish's tail for agility, and horse's teeth for diligence and kindness.

The above contents refer to Baidu Encyclopedia-Longwang Temple.