There are actually two pavilions within the temple known by the title ‘Spider Making its Web’.
One is in the main worship hall. The other is in the prayer room at Ching Shan Temple.
These pavilions feature exquisitely coffered ceilings.
This ceiling style, also referred to as longjing (dragon wells), is constructed using thousands of small sandalwood joints.
The 64 divine symbols and 384 broken & unbroken lines of Zhouyi are reflected in a ceiling design that symbolizes the 72nd hour of the 24th interval of the final month of the lunar year. The overall design is exquisite and all pieces fit naturally, so that, looking up, the entire scene gives the impression of a delicately woven spider web – an exceptional artistic and architectural achievement.
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