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:
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.
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.
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:
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.
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.)
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)
- 巴生河边路靔灵宫 - Klang Riverside Road Tian Ling Gong (Klang Riverside Road Heavenly Spirit Palace)
- 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
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
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
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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)
- Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063592658008
- Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@michaledivisions5327
Krong Ta Khmau
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:
Address: 95 Tampines Link, Singapore 528745
Website: http://www.ttktemple.org.sg
This temple is particularly significant as it is noted for worshipping "3 Heads 6 Arms 3rd Prince Nezha" (三头六臂莲花三太子) as its main deity.
Address: 99 Sin Ming Rd, Singapore 575586
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/lianhuaytemple
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/explore/locations/184676139141529/sin-ming-lian-huay-temple/
This temple's main deity is Lian Hua San Tai Zi (莲花三太子) (Third Lotus Prince).
3) 'Singapore Nezha Tan' Temple (新加坡哪吒壇)
Address: 12 Ruby Lane 328287
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.
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/12NZT
Address: 15 Woodlands Industrial Park E4 ， Woodlands, Singapore 757749
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/feiloonggong
This temple has Lian Hua San Tai Zi (莲花三太子) (Third Lotus Prince) for Divine Consultation.
5) Chee Seng Temple (齊神宮)
This temple prays to Lian Hua San Tai Zi (莲花三太子) (Third Lotus Prince).
Address: 17 Choa Chu Kang Street 51, Singapore 689337
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/cheesengtemple
6) Feng Xuan Gong (凤玄宫)
This temple prays to Zhong Tan Yuan Shuai (中坛元帅).
Address: 15 Arumugam Rd, Singapore 409960
Nezha in other temples in Singapore:
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.
Nezha Related Topics:
- The Origin & Historical Evolution Of Nezha (哪吒
- The Real Religious & Folk Taoism Version Of Ne-Zha (哪吒)
- Nezha Temples Around The World & Where To Pray
Which part of China is Nezha (哪吒) originated?
- When Ne Zha (哪吒) Is Zhong Tan Yuan Shuai (中坛元帅)
- When Ne Zha (哪吒) Is Lian Hua San Tai Zi (莲花三太子)
- My fate / life is up to me, not God / Heaven / Sky (我命由我不由天)
- Five Camps Celestial Soldiers (五营兵将)