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| The front view of the temple |
The people behind the founding and running of the temple :
the Past & Present
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| An old photo of a nun, perhaps, the founder of the Chai Teng (Literally translated as Vegetarian Centre. Chai Teng functions as a centre for female spiritual cultivators) |
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| The Chai Kohs (a priestess-like community who observe celibacy & vegetarian diet) , who were Ah Mah Chehs (servants) |
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| An old group photo, perhaps, of the founders |
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| The touched up version of the old photo |
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| A collection of old photos adorn the wall, a reminder of the past. |
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| The present helpers at the temple |
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| The classic look |
The Shrine :
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| The shrine, a shot from the temple compound |
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| The shrine, a shot from the entrance |
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| A shot from the inside |
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| A closeup shot |
The Rites and rituals :
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| Yellow cloth strips to be tied to the wrist throughout the Nine Emperor Gods Festival and removed at the end of the festival. |
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| Offering of joss sticks |
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| An old urn, with sandal wood burning.Devotees cleanse and bless themselves with the smoke from the burning sandal wood. |
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| Bell to bless the donors |
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| Oil lamp |
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| Instruments that adds on to the sanctity of the festival |
food..glorious food :)
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fried noodles, curry, mix vege (be early to savour it)
