Hainan Temple (Shui Wei Sheng Niang)

#RainySeasonTravel #TomKruaTom Today, we will take you to worship at a shrine located in the heart of Phuket's Old Town, the Hainan Shrine, Phuket Old Town. 🔮 Shui Wei Sheng Niang Shrine - When the Goddess of Water Takes Us to Chat Under the Shade of Faith 🔮 Oh my!!! This Phuket trip cannot be called a merit-making trip because the Shui Wei Sheng Niang Shrine (水尾圣娘) or known in Thai as "Goddess of the End of the Water" is one of the Chinese shrines that are culturally and spiritually significant to the Hainanese people in Phuket. It is located in the Phuket Old Town area on Thalang Road. This shrine is a sacred place where Hainanese people and local communities use to worship and perform various rituals.  ⸻ 🧭 History and Legend of Shui Wei Sheng Niang According to legend, Shui Wei Sheng Niang is the goddess of the sea of ​​the Hainanese people. There is a story about a fisherman named Pan who found a piece of wood in the sea repeatedly for many days. He took the piece of wood home and prayed for a good catch. If he succeeded, he would build a shrine to worship it. When his wish came true, he did not build the shrine as promised, which led to strange events in the village. Eventually, he and the villagers built a shrine to worship the goddess.  ⸻ 🏛️ Shrines in Phuket The Shui Wei Sheng Niang Shrine in Phuket has beautiful and unique Chinese shrine architecture. The interior is decorated with colorful decorations, incense, candles, and various offerings. It is a place where Hainanese people in Phuket worship and perform various rituals. ⸻ 🎉 Festivals and Rituals The birthday of the Goddess Shui Wei Sheng Niang falls on the 15th day of the 10th month according to the Chinese lunar calendar. On this day, rituals and activities are held to celebrate and worship the goddess.  ⸻ 🌏 Spread of Beliefs The belief and worship of Shui Wei Sheng Niang has spread to Hainanese communities in various Southeast Asian countries, such as Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam. In particular, in Singapore, there is the Hougang Shui Wei Sheng Niang Temple, which has a history of over 80 years and remains the center of the Hainanese community in that area.  ⸻ 📍 Visiting the shrine If you have the opportunity to visit Phuket, visiting the Shui Wei Sheng Niang Shrine is another activity that should not be missed. In addition to experiencing ancient Chinese architecture and art, it is also an opportunity to learn about the culture and beliefs of the Hainanese community in Phuket. ⸻ 📌 Summary The Shui Wei Sheng Niang Shrine in Phuket is a place that reflects the faith and culture of the Hainanese community. With a history of 🌈 Summary – Next time you go to Phuket, don't forget to pay respect to Mother! The Shui Wei Sheng Niang Shrine is not just a place to pray for blessings, but is also one of the locations that cafe lovers, photography lovers, and spiritual lovers must visit! Because it has everything from feelings, temperament, and rhythm of mind. If you love traveling and want peace of mind, I highly recommend it. Come and pay respect to your mother! ⸻ 📍Location: San Chao Shui Wei Sheng Niang, Phang Nga Road, Phuket Old Town ⏰ Open daily ⸻ #GayTravel #GaySpirit #SpiritShooting #PhuketTravel #ShuiWeiShengNiang #ShuiWeiShrine #PhuketOldTown #VisitBeautifulTemples #TakeAPhotoBeforeWorship #WorshipAndItWillBeGreat #PhuketMotel #FaithIsPower #PhuketChinatown #SeaLegend #TravelWithGirlfriends #TravelForMerit #PhuketChineseTemple #MustVisitPhuket #PhuketChinatown If you want me to review anything else, just tell me. I'm ready to serve every location. 💃✨