The main purpose of the Wenchang ritual is to pray for the blessing of Emperor Wenchang to improve personal wisdom, academic and career fortunes, etc.
Wenchang Emperor is a god in charge of the fame and fortune of scholars worshipped by the Chinese folk and Taoism.
Wenchang is the original name of the star, also known as Wenquxing. In ancient times, it was considered to be the star that presided over the fame and fortune of literature.
It was related to Zhang Yazi, the god of Zitong.
In the second year of Ningkang in the Eastern Jin Dynasty, Shu began to worship it. After the imperial examination system of the Sui and Tang Dynasties was established, Wenchang Star was especially worshipped by scholars and students.Wenchang rituals originated from people’s belief in Emperor Wenchang and their yearning for wisdom and fame.
In ancient times, students often held relevant ceremonies to pray for the blessing of Emperor Wenchang in order to obtain the top scorer in high school and obtain fame. In modern times, it still carries people’s good expectations for academic progress and career success, and inspires students to study hard and be proactive.
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