Manifestation Anniversary of Kitchen Deity 2013 (癸巳蛇年九天司命定福灶君聖誕吉慶)

 

3rd Day of Lunar 8 Month, known as the Manifestation Anniversary of Kitchen Deity aka Zao Shen (灶神). In Taoism, this is a Day that the Leader of the Family to offer his/her respect to the Kitchen Deity. For Families with Children under Lunar Age of 12, it is a MUST to honour Zao Shen.

For Year 2013, it falls on 07 Sept, a Saturday....

農曆八月初三日﹐灶神誕辰。家中若有小孩未滿虛歲十二者﹐家中之主須備禮奉祀﹐以求小孩平安長大。

相傳灶君姓張名福德﹐娶有二妻。

髮妻姓郭名丁香﹐後封增壽夫人。

二房姓王名海棠﹐後封增喜夫人。

More Info on Zao Jun (司命定福灶君相關資料):

Pictures of Zao Jun (司命定福灶君照片):

http://javewutaoismplace.blogspot.sg/2007/08/pictures-of-zao-jun-aka-kitchen-deity_1565.html

Scripture of Zao Jun (司命定福灶君經文):

http://javewutaoismplace.blogspot.sg/2008/09/scripture-of-lord-zao-jun.html