Oh my god! The Four Heavenly Kings painted sculptures are resurrected in Shanxi

Shanxi Pujing Temple is located in the south of Shiwei Village, Zhaokang Town, Xiangfen County. Its history can be traced back to the Eastern Han Dynasty. It was rebuilt in the seventh year of Dading in the Yuan Dynasty and expanded in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Most of the existing buildings are in the style of the Yuan and Ming Dynasties. The statues of the Four Heavenly Kings in the temple are majestic and magnificent. The Southern Heavenly King Virūpākṣa holds a sword and stands majestically; the Eastern Heavenly King Dhritarashtra holds a pipa and has a handsome face; the Western Heavenly King Virūpākṣa has a dragon wrapped around his arm and has an extraordinary aura; the Northern Heavenly King Vaiśravaṇa holds an umbrella in his right hand and a silver mouse in his left hand and has a solemn image. These statues not only have profound implications, symbolizing people's wishes for a better life, but also have achieved an exquisite realm of both form and spirit in artistic modeling. They are precious objects for studying art history and traditional sculpture. In addition, Pujing Temple also preserves many precious Yuan and Ming Dynasty colored sculptures, totaling 43. Among them, the colored sculptures of the "Three Saints of Huayan" in the Great Buddha Hall are particularly eye-catching. Their vivid shapes, rich expressions and bright colors make them important materials for studying ancient sculpture art. Although Pujing Temple is located in a relatively remote area with inconvenient transportation, its profound cultural heritage and unique artistic charm still attract many tourists to visit. It is recommended that tourists choose to drive or charter a car to better appreciate the unique style and historical value of this ancient temple.