三官大帝！Three Official Emperor!

The Three Official Emperors, also known as the "Three Officials" or the "Three Yuan Emperors," are significant deities in Chinese Taoism. They are the Heavenly Official, Earth Official, and Water Official, who govern the heavens, earth, and waters, respectively, and are responsible for bestowing blessings, pardoning sins, and alleviating disasters.

1. Heavenly Official: Full title "Heavenly Official Who Bestows Blessings," governs the heavens and is responsible for granting blessings to the human world. His birthday is celebrated on the 15th day of the first lunar month, known as the "Shangyuan Festival."

2. Earth Official: Full title "Earth Official Who Pardons Sins," governs the earth and is responsible for pardoning sins. His birthday falls on the 15th day of the seventh lunar month, called the "Zhongyuan Festival."

3. Water Official: Full title "Water Official Who Alleviates Disasters," governs the waters and is responsible for alleviating calamities. His birthday is on the 15th day of the tenth lunar month, known as the "Xiayuan Festival."

In Taoist belief, the Three Official Emperors symbolize the harmony and order of the heavens, earth, and waters. Their responsibilities cover various aspects of people's lives, making them highly revered and influential among Taoists. During the annual "Three Yuan Festivals," believers conduct rituals and prayers to seek the protection and blessings of the Three Official Emperors.

The worship of the Three Official Emperors has ancient origins, blending elements of Taoism, folk beliefs, and ancient astronomical calendars. This faith has been widely practiced in Chinese folk culture and continues to this day.
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