Ong Yah
deity intermediate Hokkien folk religion single tradition · 1
Ong Yah are deities in Hokkien folk religion in Fujian and Taiwan, frequently considered an aspect of the Taoist belief system. They are Divine Emissaries who tour the world of the living on behalf of the Celestial Imperial Order, expelling disease and evil from those who worship and seek their divine grace. Their visits, known as inspection tours, take place on a regular cycle to inspect and remove disease and bad luck from communities.
When
- Historical notes
- Worshipped in living tradition particularly in Southern Taiwan and among Hoklo communities worldwide.
Relationships
- serves
- Celestial Imperial Order
- co occurs with
- Jade Emperor
- has aspect
- Koxinga
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Ong Yah festivals are grand religious celebrations...processions of Deities throughout the region to inspect and ward off any deadly diseases and evil presence, while bestow blessings with good fortune...burning or launch of a replica boat to send off the "Divine Emissaries" to heaven”
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