China: Gouchen Shanggong Tianhuang Dadi, the 'Great Heavenly Emperor of the Highest Palace of Polaris'. Second of the Four Heavenly Ministers (Siyu) of Daoism. Hanging scroll painting, c. 20th century. The Great Heavenly Emperor of the Highest Palace of Polaris is in charge of the Three Powers (Sancai) of Heaven, Earth and Man, and of wars in the human world. In Daoist ritual, as well as the Three Pure Ones, the Four Heavenly Ministers are also worshipped. Many Daoists go to temples to burn incense on their divine birthdays.
The Great Heavenly Emperor of the Highest Palace of Polaris is in charge of the Three Powers (Sancai) of Heaven, Earth and Man, and of wars in the human world. In Daoist ritual, as well as the Three Pure Ones, the Four Heavenly Ministers are also worshipped. Each of the Four Heavenly Ministers has his own divine birthday: The Great Jade Emperor on the 9th of the first lunar month, the Middle Heaven Great Emperor of the North Pole Star of Purple Subtlety on the the 27th of the tenth month, the Great Heavenly Emperor of the Highest Palace of Polaris on the 2nd of the second month, and the Imperial Earth Goddess on the 18th of the third month. Many Daoists go to temples to burn incense on these days.
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