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Birthday of Che Kung |
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Birthday of Che Kung:
Che Kung belonged to Sung Dynasty who protected the lives of the denizens of Sha Tin Valley from the outbreak of the deadly disease of plague. The birth day of Che Kung is celebrated in the month of February . The General now is regarded as the apotheosis of good fortune by the Chinese.
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Belief of Chinese about Che Kung :
He is revered by the Chinese who believe that worshiping him can usher good fortune and prosperity . The temple of Che Kung is located in Sha Tin Race Course of Hongkong Jockey Club . Devotees visit the temple of Che Kung to commemorate his birthday and receive blessings in turn . He is regarded as the God of good fortune. People have an innate belief that worshiping Che Kung will fetch prosperity and good luck .
People also visit the persons who can foretell the future on the Birth day of Che Kung with the faith of turning their wheels of fortune towards prosperity and well being . The temple of Che Kung has a marvelous statue of Che Kung . The architectural pattern of the temple bespeaks of elegance and grace.
Celebration of Birthday of Che Kung:
There is a wheel of fortune contiguous to the temple which the devotees rotate thrice in the belief that it will bring them good fortune . Some of the devotees burn incense stick in front of the deity of Cheng Kung . Even Taoism has deified General Chen Kung to the immortal status .Good fortune is yearned for by people throughout the world and Cheng Kung is the epitome of ushering in good fortune .
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