China: Sanguan Dadi, the Three Great Officials of Daoism. Hanging scroll painting, c. 20th century. The Three Great Officials of Daoism are Tianguan, the Heavenly Official who confers blessings; Diguan, the Earthly Official who absolves sins; and Shuiguan, the Water Official who eliminates misfortunes. They are three of the highest sky gods in Daoism, subordinate only to the Jade Emperor. On the 15th of the first month, the 15th of the seventh month and the 15th of the tenth month, the birthdays of the Three Officials, Daoists go to temples and burn incense to offer sacrifices.

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