Often referred to as the Earth God or Lord of Land, Tudi Gong (Tu Di, Tu Gong, and Dabo Gong) is the lowest-ranking yet one of the most-widely worshipped Taoist and Popular Folk Religion deities. Tudi’s jurisdiction was limited to a single place such as a temple, public building, private home or a even field and every city, village, town, community and farm had its own unique Tudi Gong image which protected common people – farmers, businessmen, shopkeepers, homemakers – and their community during crises like drought or famine and controlled their prosperity and fortune. Portrayed as a benign and friendly old man with a voluminous beard he is often accompanied by his wife Tudi Po. See Blog: Tudi Gong: the Taoist and Popular Religion Earth God. Â
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Tudi Gong is the Chinese Earth or Land God referred to by many names and often fondly referred to by commoners as “Grandpa.” He is a syncretic deity and tutelary deity, responsible for administrating and protecting the affairs of small towns and villages, especially issues concerning agriculture or wealth, and is believed to control the…
Nuo Chinese-Opera performances are religious dramas and operas as well as secular entertainment based on historic events, folktales, or literature that are still popular among ethnic groups along the Yangtze River. The two types of performances include the grand Nuo ceremony held by the royal court during national holidays, and local performances exemplified by this…
Tudi Gong is one of the Chinese Earth-Gods referred to by many names including the Land God or Village God and often fondly referred to as “Grandpa.” He is a syncretic deity defined by the blend of Taoism, Buddhism, Popular Religion and Confucian traditions, and as a tutelary deity is responsible for administrating and protecting…
These carvings of the Taoist-Deities Tudi Gong and his wife Tudi Po are from rural Southern China where they were frequently depicted together as house-gods on a home altar or local temple for farmers to pray to for abundant harvests and success in selling their products. Although Tudi Gong is a low ranking deity, he…
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