temple honoring Guan Yu; martial temple
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temple dedicated to Guan Yu; martial temple
formalHistorically refers to temples dedicated to Guan Yu (Guan Di), the God of War in Chinese folk religion. During the Qing dynasty, the term also came to include temples where both Guan Yu and the Song general Yue Fei were worshipped together, forming a counterpart to the 'wenmiao' (civil temples) dedicated to Confucius.
The martial temple in Chengdu was built during the Qing Dynasty and enshrines a statue of Guan Yu.
Historically, martial temples stood in contrast to civil temples, representing the military and civil paths of the state.
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This martial temple enshrines both Guan Yu and Yue Fei, two national heroes.
Every Spring Festival, local residents go to the martial temple to burn incense and pray for blessings.