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During the Kangxi period, the population of settlers in the Luzhu area gradually increased, and after their lives stabilized, the Mazu Temple (Tianhou Gong) was constructed in 1671 at what is now Zhongshan Road. After undergoing multiple renovations and expansions, the temple attracted a growing number of devotees. However, as society evolved and the Luzhu urban area developed, the original temple's space became insufficient and offered no room for further expansion. Thus, in 1979, following divine guidance from the revered mother, the decision was made to build a new temple while preserving the original temple in the downtown area, resulting in the coexistence of both old and new temples. Known locally as Da Tianhou Gong, this new temple is the largest in Luzhu, dedicated primarily to Mazu, the maritime protector goddess. Constructed in the traditional Minnan-style architecture, the three-story grand temple, flanked by its expansive courtyard, exudes an air of majesty and solemnity. The two divine generals—Qianliyan ("Thousand-Mile Eye") and Shunfeng'er ("Wind-Listening Ear")—stand sentinel on either side of the temple. In the main hall, a dragon statue plays a central role in the unique ritual known as "Crossing the Dragon's Throat" (Guo Long Hou), held annually during Mazu's birthday. Devotees pass from the dragon's mouth to its tail, symbolizing the cleansing of misfortunes and the granting of safety—a distinctive blessing ceremony exclusive to Luzhu's Tianhou Gong.