Which part of china is Nezha (哪吒) originated?

After watching "Nezha 2" Movie, folks around the world are searching for the same information "Where is the exact place in China that Nezha comes from".

Even China cultural and tourism departments of different provinces and towns have begun to declare their location is "Where the Nezha Legend started".  Not only Tianjin, but also Yibin, Sichuan, Xixia, Henan, and Guzhen, Anhui are vying  to be the "Hometown Of Nezha"...

1st Of All.... Let's Find Out about the "Real Places" in China that  NEZHA might had been to...


Place Of Origin Of Nezha - Sichuan or Tianjin? Or Both? 

There are two main views on Nezha's place of origin: one is that he is from Sichuan, another believes that he is from Tianjin. Anyway, the lists below are the many several places of discussions , related to Nezha.

Nezha 's activities in literature and legends mainly include the following places‌:

‌Chentang Pass‌ (‌陈塘关): The birthplace of Nezha, and the legendary place where Nezha's father Li Jing was born. He is the general of Chentang Pass, which is Nezha's home and birthplace. 哪吒的家乡陈塘关，在神话叙事中占据着重要位置，但其确切地理位置始终如雾里看花，成了一个充满争议的谜题，引得众多学者与文化爱好者展开了一场跨越时空的探索。

Chen Tang Guan (陈塘关), the hometown of Nezha, occupies an important position in mythological narratives, but its exact geographical location has always been a mystery, attracting many scholars and cultural enthusiasts to explore across time and space.

Among the many theories, Chen Tang Zhuang (陈塘庄) in Hexi District of Tianjin has become a "strong contender" for the location of Chentang Pass because of its high degree of consistency with ancient records and geographical environment. In the classic mythological novel "The Investiture of the Gods", the plot of Bei Bo Hou (北伯侯) raising an army to take Chentang Pass provides people with key clues. The book mentions that Chentang Pass is located north of Chao-Ge (朝歌) (now Qi County in northern Henan Province), and Chentangzhuang in Tianjin happens to be in this direction, which initially established a connection between the two. 在诸多说法中，天津市河西区的陈塘庄，因其与古籍记载和地理环境的高度契合，成为陈塘关所在地的“有力竞争者”。在经典神话小说《封神演义》中，北伯侯起兵取陈塘关的情节，为人们提供了关键线索。书中提及，陈塘关位于朝歌（今河南省北部淇县）以北，而天津陈塘庄恰好处于这一方位，初步建立起了两者之间的联系。

If you delve deeper into the history and geography of Chen Tang Zhuang (陈塘庄), you will find more amazing coincidences. Tianjin has a history of more than 600 years, and the evolution of the place name of Chen Tang Zhuang is clearly traceable. The place name "Chen Tang Xhuang" is marked on the map of "Tianjin Wei Reclamation Clauses" in the Ming Dynasty, and "Chen Tang Zhuang" is recorded in the "Tianjin Prefecture Records" during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty. Both are inextricably linked to the "sea". The "Chen Tang Zhuang Du" (陈塘庄渡) recorded in the "Continued County Records" during the Tongzhi period of the Qing Dynasty clearly shows that this was once an important "seaport". The Tianjin sea area, with its winding and tortuous unique landforms of "the lower end of the nine rivers" (九河下梢) , is highly similar to the "Nine Bay River" (九湾河) where Nezha made trouble in the sea in "The Investiture of the Gods", as if it is a projection of the mythological scene in the real world. 深入探究陈塘庄的历史与地理，会发现更多令人惊叹的巧合。天津建卫已有600多年历史，陈塘庄的地名演变轨迹清晰可寻。明代《天津卫屯垦条款》图上就标有“陈堂庄”地名，清乾隆年间《天津府志》中记录有“陈唐庄”，都与“海”有着千丝万缕的联系。清同治年间的《续县志》记载的“陈塘庄渡”，明确表明这里曾是重要的“海口”。而天津海域以其蜿蜒曲折、“九河下梢”的独特地貌，更是与《封神演义》中哪吒闹海的“九湾河”高度相似，仿佛是神话场景在现实世界的投影。

In terms of folk culture, the people of Tianjin have long revered Nezha. Nezha is worshipped as a patron saint and frequently appears in various folk activities. At stilt festivals, Nezha's appearance is always particularly eye-catching; on the stage, Nezha's story is constantly performed and has become an indispensable part of local culture. Even the uncle, aunt and octopus general who make lotus root powder in the movie "Nezha: The Devil Boy Conquers the Dragon King" speak authentic Tianjin dialect. The place name Chentangzhuang is also repeatedly mentioned by people because of its close connection with Chentangguan. 民俗文化层面，天津民间对哪吒的尊崇由来已久。哪吒被奉为保护神，在各类民俗活动中频繁亮相。高跷会上，哪吒的扮相总是格外引人注目；戏剧舞台上，哪吒的故事也被不断演绎，成为当地文化不可或缺的一部分。甚至电影《哪吒之魔童闹海》中做藕粉的大叔、阿姨和章鱼将军等角色都操着一口地道的天津话。陈塘庄这一地名，也因与陈塘关有千丝万缕的联系，被人们反复提及。

There are two places in Sichuan that have deep roots with Chen Tang Guan (陈塘关).

Nan Guan Town (南广镇), Xuzhou District, Yibin City, was named Chen Tang Guan (陈塘关) in ancient times, and there is a lot of evidence to support this statement. According to research, Nanguan Town is only 7 kilometers away from Yibin City. In ancient times, it was the throat of the southwestern border ethnic minorities to Bashu. Yibin is located at the intersection of the Jinsha River, Minjiang River and Yangtze River, and there are rich marine fossils buried underground; in Zigong, which is adjacent to Yibin, the well salt brine is concentrated from seawater. These show that Yibin and its surrounding areas are likely to have been the sea. According to folklore, Nezha ordered the Dragon Kings of the Four Seas to retreat the sea water to the east by 10,000 miles overnight, which is almost the same as the distance between Yibin and the East China Sea today. Today, the local area not only retains the mysterious "Nezha Cave", but also rebuilt the "Nezha Palace", becoming an important place for the inheritance of traditional culture.  宜宾市叙州区南广镇，古名陈塘关，这一说法也有诸多佐证。据考证，南广镇距离宜宾市区仅7公里，古为西南边陲各少数民族通往巴蜀的咽喉之地。宜宾地处金沙江、岷江、长江交汇处，地下埋藏着丰富的海洋生物化石；与宜宾毗邻的自贡，井盐卤水就是海水浓缩而成的。这些说明，宜宾及其附近地区很有可能原系大海。民间传说，哪吒令四海龙王一夜间将海水东退一万里，又恰与现在宜宾与东海的距离相差无几。如今，当地不仅保留着神秘的“哪吒洞”，还重建了“哪吒行宫”，成为传统文化的重要传承地。

Another place is Chentang Pass in Dakang Town, Jiangyou City. According to the Jiangyou County Annals, which quoted the Yinping County Annals of the Tang Dynasty, Chentang Pass is an ancient pass. Stories about Nezha making trouble in the sea, removing bones to return flesh, lotus incarnation, and Taiyi Zhenren taking back Shiji have been passed down from generation to generation in the local area. There are many place names and relics that corroborate these legends, such as Jinguang Cave (金光洞) in Qianyuan Mountain and Nezha Hall in Cuiping Mountain, forming a unique folk custom and Taoist culture related to Nezha. 另一处，江油市大康镇境内的陈塘关，据《江油县志》引唐代《阴平县志》称：陈塘关为古关隘。当地世代流传着哪吒闹海、剔骨还肉、莲花化身以及太乙真人收石矶的故事，有很多与这些传说相印证的地名和遗迹，如乾元山金光洞、翠屏山哪吒殿等，形成了与哪吒相关的独特民俗和道教文化。

Xixia County in Nanyang City, Henan Province also has its own legend of Chen Tang Guan (陈塘关), where Nezha was said to have been born. According to the "Xixia County Chronicles", there was a Nezha Prince Temple on the top of the southern mountain in Kuiwen Village, Dinghe Town. Every year on the 13th day of the twelfth lunar month, nearby villagers would climb the mountain to sweep the ashes and dust off the statue of the prince to welcome the arrival of the new year. Although the original temple was destroyed by Japanese artillery fire during the Anti-Japanese War, the current temple has been repaired and rebuilt by later generations, but its existence bears witness to the indissoluble bond between the local area and Nezha. 河南省南阳市西峡县也有自己的陈塘关传说，据说哪吒就出生在这里。据《西峡县志》记载，丁河镇奎文村南山顶曾有一座哪吒太子庙，每年腊月十三，附近的村民都会登山为太子神像扫灰除尘，迎接新年的到来。虽原庙在抗战时期毁于日军炮火，今庙为后人修缮重建，但它的存在见证了当地与哪吒的不解之缘。


Guzhen County, Anhui Province was also included in the research scope of Chentangguan. Some experts pointed out that the myth of Nezha's Conquering the Dragon King was mainly taken from "The Investiture of the Gods". The Investiture of the Gods is a literary work that combines historical facts and rumors based on "The Book of King Wu's Conquest of King Zhou" and "The Complete Collection of the Origins and Flows of the Three Religions". By searching for relevant historical materials, scholars found that the "Zhongdu Zhi" in the Chenghua period of the Ming Dynasty was an important reference for the creation of Nezha's Conquering the Dragon King, and Jiuwan in Liuji Town, Guzhen County should be the prototype of the Conquering the Dragon King. 安徽省固镇县也被纳入陈塘关的考证范围。有专家指出，哪吒闹海的神话传说主要取自于《封神演义》。而《封神演义》是在《武王伐纣书》和《三教源流搜神大全》的基础上扩写的一部集史实和传闻并存的文学作品。通过查找相关史料，学者研究发现：明成化《中都志》是哪吒闹海创作的重要参考，固镇县刘集镇的九湾应是闹海原型地。

Qianyuan Mountain‌ (乾元山): 

Qianyuan Mountain is the Taoist temple of Taiyi Zhenren in the Ming Dynasty's "Investiture of the Gods". Its main cave "Jinguan Cave" (金光洞) is said to be the place where Taiyi Zhenren (太乙真人) practiced, and it is also the core place where Nezha became a disciple and reshaped his lotus root body.

According to legend, Nezha lost his body because of "removing bones to return to his father and removing flesh to return to his mother". Taiyi Zhenren rebuilt his body with lotus and lotus roots in Jinguang Cave and taught him magic weapons (such as Hun Tian Ling and Qian Kun Circle).


‌Historical relics and cultural symbols‌：

There are more than 30 Taoist stone carvings from the Song and Yuan dynasties in Jinguan Cave, including statues of Taiyi Zhenren, Nezha and the Three Pure Ones. It has been listed as a national third-level cultural relic protection site.

Nezha-related relics are distributed around Qianyuan Mountain in Jiangyou City, such as "Chentangguan" (birthplace), "Cuiping Mountain" (manifestation place), Nezha's flesh tomb, and the generals' platform, which together constitute the "Nezha ancestral home" cultural system.

Yibin‌ (‌宜宾): Yibin has many scenic spots and place names related to Nezha, such as Nezha Palace （哪吒行宫）, Tianchi Park, Nanguan River, etc. （Yibin is a prefecture-level city in the southeastern part of Sichuan province). There is a Taoist temple called "Nezha Palace" (‌哪吒行宫) on Cuiping Mountain in Yibin. There are also related place names such as Nezha Cave (哪吒洞) and Jiuwan River (九湾河) near Nanguan Town, Yibin.


The relationship between Yibin and Nezha culture and its current status：

Cultural Origins and Core Relics：

‌Nezha's hometown and Chen Tang Guan (陈塘关) .

In Nanguan Town, Yibin （宜宾南广镇） is regarded as the birthplace of Nezha. It is located at the confluence of the Yangtze River and the Nanguan River. It was a strategic military thoroughfare in ancient times. According to legend, Nezha "made trouble in the sea" here, and the "Dragon Back Stone" symbolizing the skeleton of the Dragon King's third prince is still preserved in the river. The Nanguang River （南广河） was formerly known as the Jiuwan River （九湾河）, which is highly consistent with the area where Nezha was active as described in The Investiture of the Gods. 宜宾南广镇陈塘关被视为哪吒出生地，该地位于长江与南广河交汇处，古时为军事咽喉要道。传说中哪吒在此“闹海”，江中仍保留象征龙王三太子骸骨的“龙脊石”‌。南广河古称“九湾河”，与《封神演义》描述的哪吒活动区域高度契合‌

Nezha Palace (‌哪吒行宫） at Cuiping Mountain （翠屏山）

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

Other important relics: 

Tianchi Park （‌天池公园‌): It is said that this is the place where Taiyi Zhenren took lotus roots to reshape Nezha's body.

’Nezha Returns to the Body‘ Pavilion （哪吒还身阁）

’Nezha Returns to the Body‘ Pavilion （哪吒还身阁） is located on the southeast peninsula of Tianchi Lake , covering an area of ​​about 500 square meters. It is an imitation of the ancient hexagonal pavilion in the Tang Dynasty style. There is a water pool in front of the pavilion, surrounded by stone railings. In the front square stands a statue of Nezha with piercing eyes, slightly open lips, feet on the wind-fire wheel, and holding a fire spear.

In history, Tianchi Lake once had Taiyi Hall, Huanshen Pavilion and other historical sites, which were later destroyed by natural disasters and war. In 1997, the park rebuilt Nezha Huanshen Pavilion. According to the Lingbaojian - White Jade Ruyi, "It is said that Yuqing Yuanshi Tianzun came from the chaos, outside the universe, and found a spiritual pearl in the chaos, which accompanied him to listen to Hongjun's teachings. 

‌Jinguan Cave‌ （金光洞): Located on the bank of the Yangtze River, it is said to be the place where Taiyi Zhenren practiced; the "Nezha Cave" on the bank of the Nanguang River is 2,000 meters long, echoing the legend‌。

Cultural Protection and Inheritance：

Intangible Cultural Heritage and Official Certification Of Yibin

"Legend of Nezha" was selected as a municipal intangible cultural heritage in 2010. In 2019, Cuiping District was awarded the title of "Hometown of Nezha Culture in China". There are more than 20 related place names, historical sites and natural landscapes.

‌Folk Belief  Of Nezha in Yibin：

Nezha culture has a deep folk belief in Yibin. The sacrificial activities and folk traditions have continued for hundreds of years ,  哪吒文化在宜宾民间信仰深厚，祭祀活动与民俗传统延续数百年，形成独特的“神俗文化”体系

Controversy and Recognition：

Although Xixia, Henan, Tianjin and other places also claim to be the hometown of Nezha, Yibin has become the most recognizable city of Nezha culture by virtue of its systematic cultural relics, official certification and continuous revitalization.

Henan Province, Xixia County, Dinghe Town, Kuiwenguan Village  (河南省,西峡县,丁河镇,奎文关村‌): Considered to be the hometown of Nezha, there are many legends and offerings related to Nezha.

As the cultural core area of ​​"Nezha's hometown", Kui Wen Guan Village, Dinghe Town, Xixia County, Henan Province, has a rich history, folk traditions and place name research, showing its deep roots in the Nezha mythology 河南省西峡县丁河镇奎文关村作为“哪吒故里”的文化核心区域，以丰富的历史遗迹、民俗传统和地名考证，展现了与哪吒神话的深厚渊源

1. Geographical location and evolution of place names 地理位置与地名演变

‌Chentangguan Site‌ : Dinghe Town, where Kuiwenguan Village is located, was once an ancient military fortress. Its original name was "Shentangguan". Because "Shen" is pronounced as "chen" in Henan dialect, it gradually evolved into "Chentangguan", which is the same as the name of the pass guarded by Li Jing in "The investicure of the Gods" The pass between Nezha Mountain (Gu Cuiping Mountain) and Pangjiazhai in the south of the village is said to be the place where Li Jing stationed his troops. 陈塘关遗址‌：奎文关村所在的丁河镇曾为古代军事要塞，原名“深塘关”，因河南方言中“深”读作“chen”，逐渐演变为“陈塘关”，与《封神演义》中李靖镇守的关隘名称一致‌8。村南的哪吒山（古翠屏山）与庞家寨之间的关隘，相传为李靖驻军之地

‌Relationship with natural : Dinghe was called "Jiuwan River" in ancient times, which is consistent with the description of "Jiuwan River" where Nezha made trouble in the sea in "The Investiture of the Gods"; the ruins of Nezha's palace on Cuiping Mountain and the river at the foot of the mountain constitute the geographical space in the myth‌. 自然景观关联‌：丁河古称“九湾河”，与《封神演义》中哪吒闹海的“九湾河”描述相符；翠屏山上的哪吒行宫遗址及山下河流构成神话中的地理空间

2. Cultural Relics and Architecture 文化遗存与建筑

Nezha Temple : The existing Nezha Temple in Kui Wen Guan Village (奎文关村) was originally built on the top of Nanshan Mountain. It was destroyed in the war in 1945 and rebuilt in 2001 by Taiwanese compatriots and the local government. The temple houses a statue of Nezha, which resembles the traditional image of "wearing a bun and descending to the earth on a cloud". ‌哪吒祖庙‌：奎文关村现存哪吒祖庙，原建于南山顶，1945年毁于战火，2001年由台湾同胞与当地政府合作重建。庙内供奉哪吒神像，形似“束发总角、蹬云下凡”的传统形象，香火兴盛

‌Li Jing related sites‌ : The village preserves buildings such as Li Shilang's Mansion and the Tota Li Tianwang Temple, confirming the legend of Nezha's family‌. 李靖相关遗址‌：村内保留李侍郎府、托塔李天王庙等建筑，印证哪吒家族传说

3. Folklore Activities and Intangible Cultural Heritage 民俗活动与非遗传承

Dinghe Gaotai : Every year on the 23rd day of the first lunar month, the locals hold a "Gaotai" performance, where young children dress up as Nezha and parade on an iron frame, simulating the scene of "riding on clouds and mist" to commemorate the legend of Nezha saving the people. This custom has been listed as an intangible cultural heritage of Nanyang City. ‌丁河高台‌：每年农历正月二十三，当地举行“高台”展演，幼童扮作哪吒立于铁架上巡游，模拟“腾云驾雾”场景，纪念哪吒解救百姓的传说。此习俗被列为南阳市非物质文化遗产

‌Sacrificial tradition‌ : Villagers regularly hold sacrificial activities at the Nezha ancestral temple, and Taiwanese believers often go there to worship on Nezha’s birthday‌. ‌祭祀传统‌：村民定期在哪吒祖庙举行祭祀活动，台湾信众亦常于哪吒诞辰日前往朝拜‌

4. Historical Research and Cultural Identity 历史考证与文化认同

‌Documentary records‌ : The "Xixia County Chronicles" clearly records that there was originally a Nezha Prince Temple on the top of the southern mountain of Kuiwenguan Village, and the place name and topography of Dinghe Town are highly consistent with the descriptions in "The Investiture of the Gods" and "Journey to the West". 文献记载‌：《西峡县志》明确记载奎文关村南山顶原有哪吒太子庙，且丁河镇地名、地貌与《封神演义》《西游记》中描述高度契合

‌Academic view‌ : Experts have identified this place as one of the birthplaces of Nezha culture through the evolution of military place names (Shentang Pass → Chentang Pass → Kuiwen Pass), folk legends and the distribution of ruins.‌ 学术观点‌：专家通过军事地名演变（深塘关→陈塘关→奎文关）、民间传说及遗址分布，认定此地为哪吒文化发源地之一‌

5. Modern influence (现代影响)

‌Film and TV linkage‌ :

The hit movie "Nezha: The Devil Boy Conquers the Dragon King" in 2025 has boosted tourism in Kui Wen Guan Village. The local area has created a cultural IP with the theme of "Nezha's Hometown" to attract tourists to explore the connection between mythology and reality‌. 影视联动‌：2025年电影《哪吒之魔童闹海》的热映带动奎文关村旅游热潮，当地以“哪吒故里”为主题打造文化IP，吸引游客探寻神话与现实的联结‌

In summary, Kui Wen Guan Village has constructed a complete narrative system of Nezha culture through multi-dimensional verification of place names, architecture, folk customs and literature, becoming a typical example of the deep integration of myths and legends with regional culture. 综上，奎文关村通过地名、建筑、民俗和文献的多维度印证，构建了完整的哪吒文化叙事体系，成为神话传说与地域文化深度融合的典型范例

Origin Of Nezha - Sichuan or Tianjin?

***While both Sichuan and Tianjin have connections to the Nezha legend, Sichuan's Yibin (specifically Cuiping District) is often considered the "Hometown of Nezha Culture," while Tianjin has embraced the film - 'Nezha 2' success with themed tourism routes and claims to be a part of the mythical story's origins.***

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

1. Sichuanese’s perspective

‌Dojo Basis‌: Nezha's temple is located in Jiangyou, Sichuan, and his master Taiyi Zhenren's temple is also in Jinguang Cave , Sichuan., which is considered to be an important connection between Nezha and Sichuan.

Cultural Heritage: Yibin, Sichuan, is known as the "Hometown of Nezha Culture in China". There are cultural relics such as Nezha Palace and Nezha Cave in the area, which are very popular.

‌Historical Background‌：The legend of Nezha in Sichuan has been around for a long time, and the image of Nezha is deeply rooted in the local culture.

2. Tianjin people’s view

Geographical basis: According to the description in The Investiture of the Gods, Nezha was born in Jiuwan River, Chentangguan, and Chentang Village , Tianjin. It is considered to be the prototype of Chentangguan. There are also place names such as Donghai Street and Xiaohaidi in Tianjin, which are consistent with the "trouble in the sea" plot in the Nezha story.

Cultural Basis: In 2012, the legend of Nezha's Conquering the Dragon King was included in the Intangible Cultural Heritage List of Hexi District, Tianjin, further strengthening the connection between Tianjin and Nezha.

Film and TV performance: In the movie Nezha: The Devil Boy Conquers the Dragon King, the characters in Chentangguan all speak the Tianjin dialect, adding cultural support to this view.

3. Other Views

In addition to Tianjin and Sichuan, Guzhen County, Bengbu City, Anhui Province also claims to be the prototype of Nezha's Triumph over the Dragon King, and the local area is rich in Nezha legends and cultural symbols.

The research on the name of Chen Tang Guan (陈塘关) is not only a search for a mythical place, but also an in-depth exploration of the integration of regional culture and folk legends. Different regions have established inextricable connections with Chen Tang Guan based on their unique geographical environment, long history and culture, and colorful folk traditions. These connections not only enrich the connotation of the Nezha legend, but also allow people to see the inheritance and evolution of culture in different regions. No matter where the true location of Chen Tang Guan is ultimately, the cultural value and spiritual connotation it carries will always shine in the long river of Chinese culture. 对陈塘关地名的考证，不仅是对一个神话地点的追寻，更是对地域文化与民俗传说相互交融的深入探索。不同地区依据自身独特的地理环境、悠久的历史文化和丰富多彩的民俗传统，与陈塘关建立起了千丝万缕的联系。这些联系不仅丰富了哪吒传说的内涵，也让人们看到了文化在不同地域中的传承与演变。无论陈塘关的真实位置最终指向何方，但它所承载的文化价值和精神内涵，都将永远闪耀在中华民族的文化长河之中。

In conclusion:

‌Nezha 's place of origin is still undecided‌. Tianjin and Sichuan have their own arguments, and both are supported by culture, history, and film and television works. As a mythological figure, the controversy over Nezha's hometown reflects the recognition and inheritance of cultural symbols in various places. 

These places stated here are not only mentioned in literary works, but also have an important position in folk legends, attracting a large number of tourists and believers to come and worship.

Take Note:  For the Westerners, if You (as a Taoist or wish to become a Taoist) intent to pray (or pay homage) to the main ancestral temple of Nezha, go direct to 'Nezha Palace' (‌哪吒行宫) in  Sichuan, Yibin, Cuiping District, China.  "Nezha Palace" (‌哪吒行宫) is the main important Nezha Ancestral Temple that all Nezha Devotees around the world go for 'Nezha Pilgrimage'. 

If You want to get involved with Taoist Spirit Mediums Worship and meet and consult Nezha (while in trance by spirit medium) regarding personal matters, then go to Nezha Temples in Singapore, because most of the younger generation temple helpers and altar assistants in the Temples can speak and understand English.  While giving You consultation, Nezha ( in the form of Lian Hua San Tai Zi (莲花三太子) or Zhong Tan Yuan Shuai (中坛元帅)  speaks in his Heavenly Language or in a Chinese Dialect, the Temple helpers  and Altar Assistants  are able to translate into English for You.