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The Origin of Nezha (哪吒) came from the "Buddha's Most Secret Nāraṇa Sutra". It is a Buddhist document translated by Faxian in the Song Dynasty. As the name suggests, this book is a sutra that tells the story and setting of Nāraṇa (Nezha), the third prince of Vaiśravaṇa . 《佛说最上秘密那拏天经》是一本宋代时期的佛教典籍，作者是法贤，记载了佛教护法神“那拏天”的事迹。
The historical evolution of Nezha has gone through a process of multicultural integration and localized reconstruction, and its image has shown significant differences in different historical stages:
Variants of the Name: The name Nezha (哪吒) evolved through variants in Chinese translations of Tantric Buddhist texts, starting with "Naluojiupoluo" (那羅鳩婆羅), then "Naluojubaluo" (捺羅俱跋羅), "Nazhajuwaluo" (那吒矩韈囉), and finally "Nazha" (那吒), which then became Nezha (哪吒) with the addition of the "mouth radical" (口).
Nezha's Father:
Nalakūvara's father, Kubera, was absorbed into the Buddhist pantheon as the Heavenly King Vaiśravaṇa, and Vaisravana's connection to the historical Tang Dynasty general Li Jing explains the name and position of Nezha's father, the Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King Li Jing.
1. Mythological Origin: The Fusion of Buddhism and Taoism
The Buddhism of Nezha can be traced back to the ancient Indian Buddhist guardian deity "Nazha" (Sanskrit: Nalakuvara), the third son of the Northern God of Wealth (Vaiśravaṇa). The Tang Dynasty document "Vaiśravaṇa Rituals" records his "three heads and six arms" image and his function of protecting Buddhism. There are records of "returning bones to father and flesh to mother" in Buddhist stories, which reflects the contradiction with the original family .
Taoism Absorption and Localization Song Dynasty Taoism incorporated Nezha into the system of gods and immortals, and made him the "Marshal of the Central Altar" under the Jade Emperor. He also formed a father-son relationship with Li Jing, the Heavenly King of the Pagoda, and derived Taoist mythological elements such as "the reincarnation of Lingzhuzi" and "the incarnation of the lotus". The Yuan Dynasty's "Three Religions and Their Gods" further integrated Buddhist and Taoist elements, clarifying his identities as "Lingzhuzi's reincarnation" and "Li Jing's third son", laying the foundation for later narratives.
2. Stereotypes and Dissemination in Classical Literature
Key Reconstruction of Ming Dynasty "Investiture of the Gods" portrays Nezha as the reincarnation of the Taoist Lingzhuzi, strengthens his iconic plots such as "making trouble in the sea and killing the dragon" and "returning his bones to his father", and gives him magical weapons such as "Wind Fire Wheel" and "Fire Spear"
"Journey to the West" continues the Taoist guardian deity's position as a general of heaven who participates in subduing demons.
《西游记》则延续其道教护法神定位，作为天庭战将参与降妖.
Image feature evolution
Three Heads and Six Arms: The image of "Three Heads and Six Arms" in Buddhist scriptures has been preserved and has become a symbol of fighting form.
Lotus Incarnation : Taoism gives him the setting of reshaping his body with a lotus after death, reflecting his divine nature that transcends the mortal world.
Father-son conflict : From the Buddhist "not worshipping the father" to the Taoist "attempted patricide", reflecting the mythological expression of ethical conflicts.
IV. Historical Periodization and Core Characteristics
Period
Core Features
Representative literature/carrier
Tang Dynasty
Buddhist guardian deity with three heads and six arms
The Ritual of Vaisravana 《毗沙门仪轨》
Song and Yuan Dynasties
Taoist teachings, father-son relationship established
"The Complete Collection of Gods from the Three Religions" 《三教源流搜神大全》
Ming Dynasty
Literary stereotypes, the reincarnation of Lingzhuzi and the plot of the sea disturbance
Investiture of the Gods, Journey to the West 《封神演义》《西游记》
Modern andContemporary
Film and television reconstruction, symbolization of rebellious spirit
Nezha 1 - "Birth of the demon child" 《哪吒之魔童降世》
Nezha 2 - The demon child churns the sea 《哪吒之魔童闹海》
Nezha's history is essentially the product of the localization of foreign mythology and the resonance of the spirit of the times. Its evolution trajectory reflects the tolerance and creativity of Chinese culture towards diverse beliefs.
This topic is about Ne-Zha (哪吒) , based on Religious Taoism Version and Folk Taoism Version.
Normally, I won't be writing and sharing on this Deity Character because the Western Folks have never heard of, never thought of , have no idea and have no interest to know about this Child Deity, however, the Chinese Folks , who can read and understand Chinese Language, can find the information about Ne Zha online by themselves.
Recently & Lately, due to having watched the Ne Zha 1 & 2 Movies, some Western Folks are interested to find out more about the Real Religious side of "Ne Zha" and maybe, wanting to start praying to him but not much of the information is writtened about this Child Deity (based on Religious Taoism and Chinese Folk Religion ) in English. Therefore, it is my duty to share as much information and knowledge about Ne Zha (based on the Real Religious & Folk Taoism), written in English.
Most Adults and Children who have watched the Ne Zha Movies will only threat it as a Cartoon Movie and leave it as it is, therefore they won't end up here reading this write-up and the following articles. If You end up here, You are one of the very rare special folks, who wish to know the Real Religious Taoist Version Of Ne Zha.
Many Topics of Ne Zha will be covered as deep as possible. Stay Tuned.
There are several avatars / manifestation (major appearances / images) of Ne Zha (哪吒) in Religious Taoism and Folk Taoism, The 3 Most Popular Version Of Ne Zha (哪吒):
Extra Info & Fun Fact: Nezha has 2 Brothers and 2 sisters. His eldest brother is Jin-Zha (金吒). His elder brother is Mu-Zha （木吒). His younger biological sister is Li Zhen Ying (李贞英). His adopted sister is Ban Jie Guan Yin (半截观音). Ne-Zha (哪吒) is 3rd Son of Li-Jing, that is why he is also known as "San-Tai-Zi" (三太子) - 3rd Prince.
In Chinese Folk Taoism , usually there will be spiritual trance of these 3 versions of manifestation ( appearances / images) by different Spirit Mediums. Sometime, the same spirit medium , while in trance of 1 version of Ne Zha, suddenly "detrance" and then "retrance" by another version of Ne Zha.
In Orthodox Religious Taoism, usually only Zhong Tan Yuan Shuai (中坛元帅 ) is mentioned and recited during Praying / Ritual / Ceremony, and there is no Spirit Medium Worship.
There are Several Taoist Secret Codes Of Nezha , represent Nezha at different phases / levels / ranking / manifestations. Over here show the Taoist Secrets Code of the 3 phases / levels / ranking / manifestations of NeZha.
1st Taoist Secret Code of Nezha - Represents Nezha as himself, before transformation.
2nd Taoist Secret Code of Nezha - Represents Nezha after transformation and returned to Earth
3rd Taoist Secret Code of Nezha - Represents Nezha that had been conferred with the Rank Of 三十三天都元帅 (San Shi San Tian Du Yuan Shuai) - 'Marshal of the 33 Heavenly Capital'
Taoist Secret Codes Of Nezha are used by Taoist Priests, during Prayer Rituals / Ceremonys related to Ne-Zha , and also when Taoist Masters / Sorcerers need to call upon, or seek the support of Ne-Zha during Spells Invocation, or when Drawing & Creating Ne-Zha Talismans.
IMPORTANT CELEBRATION DAYS OF NE-ZHA (哪吒):
(哪吒相关的庆典)
*Dates Listed are based on Chinese Calender*
Day Of Entering "Taoisthood" (Learning Taoist Skills) - Becoming Disciple Of Tai Yi Zhen Ren. - 18th Day of 2nd Month 入道日- 拜太乙门下 - 二月十八日
Day Of Merits - Cutting Own Bones and Flesh - 3rd Day Of 3rd Month
功果日 - 割骨削肉 - 三月初三日
Day Of Investiture - Soul Enter The Golden List (Of Gods) - 6th Day Of 4th Month
封师日 - 魂登金榜 - 四月初六日
Day Of Investiture - For Commemoration - 8th Of 4th Month
封师日 - 封神纪念 - 四月初八日
Day Of Certification - Day Of Sacrifice By Guandong Folks - 18th Of 5th Month
证果日 - 广东祭祀日 - 五月十八日
Day Of Resurrection - The incarnation of a lotus - 6th Day Of 6th Month
化身日 - 莲花化身 - 六月初六日
Birthday / Celebration Day - Double Ninth Festival - 9th Day Of 9th Month
诞辰日 - 重阳圣节 - 九月初九日
Day Of Imperial Edict For Crown Prince - 18th Day Of 9th Month
授太子诰日 - 九月十八
One Important Taboo while praying to Ne-Zha: The Number One Taboo of Ne-Zha Worship is "NOT TO OFFER DUCK MEAT". When the Third Prince got into trouble, he did not want to implicate his parents, so he chose to "return his flesh to his mother and his bones to his father". However, his body was almost eaten by vultures, and it was a group of ducks that protected his body, so the ducks are his benefactors.
For Issues of Babies, Toddlers and Small Children, there is a better version of Ne-zha for Children to pray and seek consultation:Lian Hua San Tai Zi (莲花三太子)
Nezha Ancestral Temple (哪吒祖庙): The Ne Zha Palace (哪吒祖庙), located at the Cuiping Mountain in Yibin, Sichuan, is considered the only ancestral temple of Ne Zha in China.
Nezha Palace (哪吒行宫） is recognized by both sides of the Taiwan Strait as the ancestral temple of Nezha. After restoration in 1991, it became a holy place for Taiwanese compatriots to trace their roots. The building complex includes the Xianzong Shengji Archway, the Prince Hall and the Nezha Cave. It is built on the mountain and has a Taoist style of the late Qing Dynasty. 翠屏山哪吒行宫是海峡两岸公认的哪吒祖庙，1991年修复后成为台湾同胞寻根圣地。建筑群包含仙踪胜迹牌坊、太子殿及哪吒洞，依山而建，具有晚清道家风格
The devotees of Nezha from different Nezha Temples around the world, especially in South East Asia, will all trace their roots and pay homage to Nezha Palace (哪吒行宫） located at the Cuiping Mountain in Yibin, Sichuan, China.
Ritual Cermony like bringing the Nezha Statues from own temple in own country and visit Nezha Palace (哪吒行宫）to go through spritual respect ceremony and then collecting urn ash from Nezha Palace (哪吒行宫） to fill in the Urn in own Nezha Temple in own home country.
Take Note: If You just want to understand the History of Nezha Story, You can visit Nezha Related Places in China. Or if You just want to pray to Nezha (without spirit medium worship), You can go directly to Nezha Palace (哪吒行宫). However, if You want to get involved with Taoist Spirit Medium worship, meeting up and consult Nezha ( in the form of Lian Hua San Tai Zi (莲花三太子) and Zhong Tan Yuan Shuai (中坛元帅) regarding personal matters, then You have to go to Folk Taoist Temples in South East Asia, such as Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia and also Taiwan.
For Westerners, who want to get involved with Spirit Medium Worship, the best Nezha Temples to visit are in Singapore. The younger generation Temple Asistants and Spirit Medium Assistants are able to help translate the heavenly language or Chinese Dialect spoken by "Nezha" (while in trance by spirit medium) into English for You, then You are able to understand the "Words Of Wisdom" from "Nezha".
In China, Nezha Temples has no Spirit Medium Worship. However, the spirit medium worshopping culture in Folk Taoist Temples in South East Asia will still pay homage to the Ancestral Nezha Temple in China - Nezha Palace (哪吒行宫).
In total, there should be few hundreds public Chinese Temples , dedicated to Nezha Worship, from China (including Taiwan, Hongkong, Macau) and South East Asia - Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia , Thailand , Cambodia.
If to add on the private home temples or Shrines of Nezha, that the main deity is Nezha or Nezha is one of the Secondary Deities, then overall, there should be few thousands Nezha Places of Worship.
Over here will just cover:
The main important Nezha Temples in China, where the Nezha Worship spread to Taiwan and also South East Asia by the Southern Chinese Immigrants.
Several Popular Public Nezha Temples Around the World will be listed down.
Special Attention will be given to Public Nezha Temples in Singapore, so that Westerners,who wish to pray to Nezha, will able to meet and consult Nezha (while in trance by spirit mediums), because the Younger Generation Temple Helpers and Table Assistants in Singapore Chinese Temples are able to translate what Nezha is saying (in his Heavenly Language or in a Chinese Dialect) to English.
Take Note: Nezha Temples in China have no Spirit Medium Worship and Consultation. Only Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand and Cambodia have Spirit Medium Worship, Consultation and Street Procession.
***Nezha (哪吒) can be in the form / appearance / avata / manifestation of Lian Hua San Tai Zi (莲花三太子) or Zhong Tan Yuan Shuai （中坛元帅), or as Nezha (哪吒) as himself. He is also often called:"San Tai Zi" (三太子) in short.***
China's Nezha temples are mainly distributed in the following places:
Nezha Palace in Sichuan Province (哪吒行宫) :
Located in Cuiping Mountain, Yibin City, Sichuan Province, it covers an area of 2,000 square meters and consists of three parts: the mountain gate, the Prince's Hall, and the Nezha Cave. It is a famous urban forest park in China with lush ancient trees and beautiful scenery. The Nezha Palace in Cuiping Mountain is recognized by believers as the Nezha Ancestral Temple.
Nezha Ancestral Temple in Henan Province (河南西峡县丁河镇奎文村) :
According to the "Xixia County Chronicles", there was originally a Nezha Temple on the top of the southern mountain in Kuiwen Village, Dinghe, which enshrined a colorful clay statue of Nezha. In order to thank Nezha for killing the Dragon King's Third Prince and subduing the Dragon King, the locals built a temple in Kuiwen Village for people to admire. Today, in the Nezha Ancestral Temple in Kuiwen Village, Dinghe Town, Henan Province, there is still a statue of Nezha, and there is a lotus pond outside the temple.
Foshan, Guangdong :
The Nezha Temple in Baisha Community (佛山南海大沥白沙社区兴隆村的哪吒庙) is a rare temple dedicated to Nezha in the Pearl River Delta, and it preserves traditional folk activities.
Nezha Temple in Jiuwanji, Guzhen County, Anhui Province:
Jiuwanji Temple in Guzhen County, Anhui Province (安徽省固镇县九湾集庙宇) . Located at the confluence of the Jiuwanji River in Guzhen County, Anhui Province, it houses a statue of Nezha. The time of its initial construction is unknown, but it was expanded in the 24th year of Hongwu (1391).
The 'Nine Bend River' (九湾河） in the Nezha legend is located in Liuji Town, Guzhen County, Bengbu City, Anhui Province. It is the prototype of the "Nezha Trouble in the Sea" plot in "The Investiture of the Gods".
Only 2 Nezha Temples left in Macau:
The Nezha Temple (St. Paul’s) (大三巴哪吒庙)
Nezha Ancient Temple (Shishan) (柿山哪咤古庙)
Both Temples are important places of worship for the locals.
These Nezha temples are not only symbols of faith, but also carry rich historical and cultural backgrounds, attracting many tourists and believers to visit and worship.
Only 1 Nezha Temple in Hong Kong:
Sam Tai Tsz and Pak Tai Temple （ 深水埗三太子及北帝廟) - A complex of two temples in Nos.196 and 198, Yu Chau Street, Sham Shui Po, New Kowloon, Hong Kong. It is a place of worship dedicated to both Deities, Sam Tai Tsz 三太子 (Nezha - 哪吒) and Pak Tai （北蒂）.
Sam Tai Tsz Temple (Chinese: 三太子宮) was built in 1898. The temple was built for the god Sam Tai Tsz (also named Na Cha - 哪吒), for his miracle to dissipate an outbreak of plague in 1894 in the area. The god was invited from the temple in Wai Chau （Huizhou - 惠州） by Hakkas.
It is the only temple worshipping Sam Tai Tsz (三太子) - 3rd Prince, in Hong Kong.
Nezha Temples in Taiwan:
1. Kaohsiung Sanfeng Temple (高雄三凤宫)
Status : The largest Nezha temple in Taiwan, dedicated to Nezha, the "Marshal of the Central Altar", is a famous Taoist holy place in southern Taiwan.
History : It was first built in 1672 (during the reign of Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty) and was originally named "Sanfeng Pavilion". It has undergone many renovations and is still popular today.
2. Tainan Xinying Prince Palace (台南新营太子宫)
Main deities : Jinzha, Muzha, and Nezha are the main deities. It is the largest Taoist temple in Xinying District, Tainan.
Historical Origin : The temple was built in 1728 (during the reign of Emperor Yongzheng of the Qing Dynasty). Its belief originated from the Nezha statue and the Xuande incense burner of the Ming Dynasty brought by Fujian immigrants in 1663. It gradually developed into an important local religious center.
3. Other distributions：
台湾台北市士林区社子岛坤天亭 - Shezi Island Kuntian Temple, Shilin District, Taipei City, Taiwan
台湾新北市新庄区新庄保元宫 - Xinzhuang Baoyuan Temple, Xinzhuang District, New Taipei City, Taiwan
台湾新北市淡水区淡水太子庙 - Tamsui Taizi Temple, Tamsui District, New Taipei City, Taiwan
台湾桃园市桃园区桃园护国宫 - Taoyuan Huguo Temple, Taoyuan District, Taoyuan City, Taiwan
台湾高雄市鼓山区化龙宫 - Hualong Temple, Gushan District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
台湾彰化县二水乡二水桃山庙 - Ershui Taoshan Temple, Ershui Township, Changhua County, Taiwan
台湾高雄市三民区覆鼎金保安宫 - Fudingjin Baoan Temple, Sanmin District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
台湾台中市西屯区八张犁广兴宫 - Bazhangli Guangxing Temple, Xitun District, Taichung City, Taiwan
台湾台南市麻豆区麻豆太子宫 - Madou Taizi Temple, Madou District, Tainan City, Taiwan
台湾台南市中西区昆沙宫 - Kunsha Temple, West Central District, Tainan City, Taiwan
台湾台中市大里区草湖太子宫 - Caohu Taizi Temple, Dali District, Taichung City, Taiwan
台湾澎湖县白沙乡大赤崁村之大赤崁龙德宫 - Dachikan Longde Temple, Dachikan Village, Baisha Township, Penghu County, Taiwan
台湾澎湖县白沙乡的镇海福安宫 - Zhenhai Fu'an Temple, Baisha Township, Penghu County, Taiwan
台湾澎湖县白沙乡员贝屿的员贝龙兴宫 - Yuanbei Longxing Temple, Yuanbei Island, Baisha Township, Penghu County, Taiwan
台湾澎湖县湖西乡的潭边东明宫 - Tanbian Dongming Temple, Huxi Township, Penghu County, Taiwan
台湾澎湖县马公市的前寮太子殿 - Qianliao Taizi Temple, Magong City, Penghu County, Taiwan
Quantity statistics : There are more than 370 temples in Taiwan that worship Nezha as their main deity, of which Sanfeng Temple in Kaohsiung and Taizi Temple in Xinying, Tainan are representative temples.
Cultural fusion : Some temples combine Buddhist and Taoist elements. For example, Sanfeng Temple worships both Buddhist and Taoist gods, reflecting the diversity of Taiwanese folk beliefs.
(Note: The 2025 statistics are based on the Sanfeng Temple in Kaohsiung and the Taizi Temple in Xinying, Tainan as typical representatives. Other Nezha temples are widely distributed throughout Taiwan, but they are smaller in scale or not clearly recorded.)
**The widespread belief in Nezha in Taiwan**
It is mainly due to the combined effect of the following historical, cultural and practical factors:
1. The inheritance of faith in immigrant culture
The spread of Fujian : In the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, when immigrants from Quanzhou, Jinjiang and other places in Fujian crossed the sea to Taiwan to open up land, they introduced Nezha, who had the ability to control water, as a protective god to Taiwan in order to pray for safety at sea.
Localization of regional : After immigrants arrived in Taiwan, they continued the folk belief system of the Minnan region. Nezha was incorporated into the Taiwanese Taoist system with titles such as "Marshal of the Central Altar" and "Prince". There are still more than 370 Nezha temples in Taiwan.
2. Spiritual Needs of the Natural Environment
Facing survival challenges : In the early days, the Taiwan Strait was treacherous (known as the "Black Water Channel"), and disasters such as miasma, plague, and typhoons frequently occurred on the island. The people gained spiritual comfort through the belief in Nezha.
Functional Godhood Extension : Nezha has multiple godhoods, such as "Water God", "War God" and "Child Protector God", which not only meets the survival needs of sea immigrants, but also meets the expectations of agricultural society for exorcism and disaster avoidance.
3. Modern Transformation of Faith Forms
The popularity of the electronic : In order to attract young people, Taiwan combines the traditional Nezha image with electronic music and street dance to form the "electronic music San Taizi" performance form, making religious activities more entertaining and spreadable.
Cross-border integration of cultural : The image of Nezha frequently appears in temple fairs and celebrations, retaining the traditional sacrificial function while generating modern values such as cultural and creative products and tourism IP.
4. Common cultural ties between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait
As a symbol of Chinese culture, the continued prosperity of Nezha belief in Taiwan reflects the folk memory shared by both sides of the Taiwan Strait. Even in the contemporary political environment, there are still Taiwanese people who continue to identify with their culture by going to the mainland to watch movies and participating in Nezha-themed tourism.
**The large number of Nezha temples in Taiwan**
It is mainly due to the interweaving of the following multiple historical, cultural and social factors:
1. Spiritual sustenance during the immigration wave
At the end of the Ming Dynasty and the beginning of the Qing Dynasty, when immigrants from Fujian and Guangdong crossed the sea to Taiwan, they faced risks at sea and pressure to explore new areas, and regarded Nezha as a "war god" and "guardian god". The legend of Nezha's sea-chaos fits the immigrants' psychological needs to conquer the ocean, and has become a spiritual pillar to resist wind and waves and pray for peace.24Among the more than 370 existing Nezha temples, some, such as the Sanfeng Temple in Kaohsiung, were first built during the reign of Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty, witnessing the religious needs of the early immigrant society.47。
2. Common Origin and Inheritance of Fujian and Taiwan Culture
The belief in Nezha migrated south to Fujian with immigrants from the Central Plains, and was introduced to Taiwan after being localized.24The tradition of Fujian parade gods continued to develop in Taiwan. Nezha was integrated into the folk religious system in the form of "Third Prince" and "Marshal of the Central Altar", forming a cultural symbol shared by both sides of the Taiwan Strait.18This cultural homology makes the Nezha Temple a historical witness to the blood connection between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait.45。
3. Modern Innovation of Faith Forms
In recent years, Taiwan's religious activities have been injected with youthful elements. For example, the "Electronic Music San Taizi" combines the traditional image of Nezha with modern music and dance, which not only attracts young people to participate, but also promotes the revitalization of Nezha belief in the contemporary era.18Such innovative practices have objectively increased the breadth of the dissemination of Nezha culture and enabled temples to continue to play their social functions.
4. Geographical Distribution Characteristics
Taiwan's Nezha temples are mostly concentrated in coastal areas and early immigrant settlements, such as Kaohsiung and Tainan. This is directly related to the immigrants' landing routes and the need for maritime protection.46The temple's architectural style combines the northern palace form with the southern Fujian decorative art, reflecting the characteristics of cultural integration.4
Nezha Temples in Malaysia:
Take note: In Malaysia: Nezha can be in the form / transformation / avatar / manifestation of Nezha himself, Lian Hua San Tai Zi (莲花三太子) and Zhong Tan Yuan Shuai（中坛元帅). He is also called "San Tai Zi" （三太子） - 3rd Prince in short form.
The following is a list of the more well-known Nezha temples in Malaysia.
槟城 [Penang]
天灵坛 - Tian Ling Tan
灵海殿 - Ling Hai Dian
献义坛 - Xian Yi Tan
玉封进福宫 - Imperial Endowed Jin Fu Gong
中元宫 - Zhong Yuan Gong
鱼池南天宫 - Yuchi Nantian Gong (Fish Pond Southern Heaven Temple)
青凤坛 - Qing Feng Tan (Azure Phoenix Altar)
青草巷莲花殿 - Qing Cao Xiang Lian Hua Dian (Green Grass Lane Lotus Temple)
北海新芭底东海宫 - Butterworth Sin Ban Di Dong Hai Gong (Butterworth New Village Bottom Eastern Sea Temple)
北赖中坛宫 - Perai Zhong Tan Gong (Perai Central Altar Temple)
浮罗山背万福坛 - Balik Pulau Wan Fu Tan (Balik Pulau Ten Thousand Blessings Altar)
北海南天池宫三太子 - Butterworth Nan Tian Chi Gong San Tai Zi (Butterworth Southern Heaven Pond Palace Third Prince)
北海甘榜新芭西天坛 - Butterworth Kampung Sin Ban Xi Tian Tan (Butterworth New Village Western Heaven Altar)
北海十九廊太子坛 - Butterworth Shi Jiu Lang Tai Zi Tan (Butterworth Nineteenth Corridor Prince Altar)
信心殿 - Xin Xin Dian (Faith Hall)
浮罗山背福灵坛 - Balik Pulau Fu Ling Tan (Balik Pulau Blessings Spirit Altar)
进宝宫 - Jin Bao Gong (Prosperity Advancement Palace)
显灵坛 - Xian Ling Tan (Manifesting Spirit Altar)
青莲坛 - Qing Lian Tan (Azure Lotus Altar)
三条路东灵宫中坛元帅 - San Tiao Lu Dong Ling Gong Zhong Tan Yuan Shuai (Three Road Eastern Spirit Palace Central Altar Marshal)
霹雳 [Perak]
太平马结律南天宫威灵坛 - Taiping Market Road Nantian Gong Wei Ling Tan (Taiping Market Road Southern Heaven Temple Mighty Spirit Altar)
太平甘榜某央南天宫 - Taiping Kampung Mua Ya Nantian Gong (Taiping Kampung Mua Ya Southern Heaven Temple)
太平甘榜某央善邻园莲花宫 - Taiping Kampung Mua Ya Shan Lin Yuan Lian Hua Gong (Taiping Kampung Mua Ya Good Neighbor Garden Lotus Palace)
太平庆明殿 - Taiping Qing Ming Dian (Taiping Celebration Bright Hall)
太平十八丁紫云坛 - Taiping Kuala Sepetang Zi Yun Tan (Taiping Kuala Sepetang Purple Cloud Altar)
太平马登中坛元帅 - Taiping Matang Zhong Tan Yuan Shuai (Taiping Matang Central Altar Marshal)
马六甲 [Melaka]
武吉波浪太子亭 - Bukit Beruang Tai Zi Ting (Bukit Beruang Prince Pavilion)
哪吒宫 - Nezha Gong (Nezha Palace)
莲花宫 - Lian Hua Gong (Lotus Palace)
雪兰莪 [Selangor]
万津莲花宫 - Banting Lian Hua Gong (Banting Lotus Palace)
巴生莲亭寺 - Klang Lian Ting Si (Klang Lotus Pavilion Temple)
巴生班达马兰咸水芭莲安宫 - Klang Pandamaran Salt Field Lian An Gong (Klang Pandamaran Salt Field Lotus Peace Palace)
巴生港口莲安宫 - Port Klang Lian An Gong (Port Klang Lotus Peace Palace)
吉打 [Kedah]
三圣慈善福利中心吉打三圣宫 - San Sheng Charity Welfare Centre Kedah San Sheng Gong (Three Saints Charity Welfare Centre Kedah Three Saints Palace)
凤宝殿 - Feng Bao Dian (Phoenix Treasure Hall)
吉隆坡 [Kuala Lumpur]
蕉赖十一支三仙宫 - Cheras 11th Mile San Xian Gong (Cheras 11th Mile Three Immortals Palace)
柔佛 [Johor]
新山大学城仙佛宫 - Skudai Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Xian Fo Gong (Skudai UTM Immortal Buddha Palace)
砂拉越 [Sarawak]
古晋武梭忠心法坛 - Kuching Musso Zhong Xin Fa Tan (Kuching Musso Loyal Heart Dharma Altar)
Nezha Temples In Indonesia
Bali Island
Vihara Satya Dharma (保安宫 - Bao Ang Gong) - This 8000 sqm Temple is one of the latest and largest of Chinese temples on Bali Island, Indonesia. It is notably dedicated to Nezha, who is referred to by his official title - Zhong Tan Yuan Shuai (中坛元帅).
Pontianak , West Kalimantan
Vihara Bodhisatva Karaniya Metta （坤甸三神宫）
The Three Gods Temple - 三神宫 ( Indonesian : Vihara Bodhisatva Karaniya Metta, meaning "Temple of the Bodhisattva of Mercy"; Teochew : Sa Sin Keng) is located in the old port of Pontianak , West Kalimantan , Indonesia , surrounded by the Chinese Teochew people . It was first built in of Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty (1673) and is the oldest Buddhist temple in West Kalimantan and one of the most famous Mazu temples in Borneo .
The ‘San Shen Gong' Temple （三神宫） was originally located on the south side of Seng Hi Road (now Jalan Sultan Muhammad) beside Sungai Kapuas in Pontianak, and later moved to its current location. It was then combined with the "Da Bo Gong Temple" and the "Prince's Temple" dedicated to Nezha （The Third Prince - 三太子）, and was called the "San Shen Gong" Temple （三神宫） - The Three Gods Temple. In the back of the temple, there is a plaque "En Zhan Hai Dian" （恩湛海甸） donated by the Guangdong Zhaoqing Association to praise the blessing of Mazu, and later the Chinese named this place "Pontianak".
Nezha Temples in Thailand
Ang Sila, Chonburi Thailand
Daode Tianling Temple (Nezha Third Prince Temple) :
道德天灵宫（Thai：วิหารเทพสถิตพระกิติเฉลิม，English：Thep Sathit Phra Kiti Chalerm，意为“诸神居住之地”），又称哪吒三太子庙、哪吒三太子宫，（Thai：ศาลเจ้าหน่าจาซาไท้จื้อ อ่างศิลา，English：Na Jasa Tai Chue Shrine, Ang Sila） is a Taoist temple located near the beach of Nang Serabang in Chonburi Province, Thailand . It is also a famous tourist attraction in Thailand. It is adjacent to the Wanfu Guanyin Temple and the main deity enshrined is Nezha （ the 3rd Prince - 三太子)..
Hat Yai District
Hat Yai Nezha San Tai Zi Temple (Master Nivest) - 合艾哪吒三太子宫 (Master Nivest) - Address: 3G34+GVH, Kanjanavanich Rd, Hat Yai District, Songkhla 90110, Thailand
San Chao Thep Na Ja Hat Yai (合艾哪吒三太子宫) - Address: 200 Khlong Hae, Hat Yai District, Songkhla 90110, Thailand (3G35+F2 Khlong Hae, Hat Yai District, Songkhla, Thailand)
Other Nezha Temples in Thailand:It is also worth noting that in locations where there are significant Thai-Chinese populations, you will find shrines and altars dedicated to Nezha. So there are smaller locations throughout Thailand. Many Chinese temples worship multiple gods at the same time, so Nezha (The Third Prince - 三太子) may be worshipped together with other gods.
Nezha Temples in Cambodia
Phnom Penh
San Tai Zi Temple (三太子廟) - Address: GWGP+7PF, Street 363, Phnom Penh, Cambodia (This is very small shrine sandwiched between 2 shops)
Zhong Lian Temple（柬埔寨金边中莲壇) - Location Address not available online. Only has :
San Tai Zi （三太子）- Address: Krong Ta Khmau, Cambodia - It is an important religious site for the local Chinese community, dedicated to the "Nezha the Third Prince" in Chinese mythology.
*Nezha Temples In Singapore*
Take note: In Singapore ( same as Malaysia) : Nezha can be in the form / transformation / avatar / manifestation of Nezha himself, Lian Hua San Tai Zi (莲花三太子) and Zhong Tan Yuan Shuai（中坛元帅). He is also called "San Tai Zi" （三太子） - 3rd Prince in short form.
Below are several publicly well-known Chinese Temples in Singapore where Nezha (哪吒) is worshipped:
This is a small temple altar, in a shop house converted to a temple, dedicated to Nezha Worship and also with Spiritual Trance of Nezha for Consultation Service Weekly.
There are many public temples and also private home temples , and also public Chinese Deity Altars and Shrines located inside Singapore Industrial Estate Buildings, whereby Nezha (Lian Hua San Tai Zi and / or Zhong Tan Yuan Shuai) is either their main or secondary Deity, which include Taoist Spirit Medium Consultation Service.
Many Private Home Temples, which also include Spirit Medium Consultation, are usually make known through word-of-mouth and not openly advertised to the public.
There are too many temples to be listed down here, so You may have to do Your own research.
WESTERNERS TAKE NOTE:Westerners who wish to pray to Nezha, or to learn about Nezha Worship , or wish to speak to (consult) Nezha ( while in trance of Spirit Medium) , should visit Singapore, because the Temple Helpers and Table Assistants can help You translate what Nezha is saying (in his Heavenly Language or a Chinese Dialect) into English for You.
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