12th Day of Lunar 3 Month (農曆三月十二日), known as the Manifestation Anniversary of General Wu Dao of Mt Tai (泰山五道將軍聖誕).
General Wu Dao, an important Role in Taoism while Salvation Rituals/Ceremonies are involved.
According to Taoist Context, General Wu Dao was being manifested by Heavenly Lord Tai Yi (太乙救苦天尊) for the assistance for the Leading of the Suffering Souls to the respective Route, in-order to get back to the Source.
And in Folks Religion, General Wu Dao was believed to be the Leader and the Main “Boss” (冥府統領) of the Nether World Beings & Deities, such as Cheng Huang (城隍尊神), Tu Di (土地神祇) & Hei Bai Wu Chang (黑白無常勾魂使者).
To know more about General Wu Dao, feel free to visit the following links:
Intro: http://javewu.multiply.com/photos/album/558
Bao Gao: http://javewu.multiply.com/photos/album/677
For Higher Res Picture of the Banner, please proceed to this link: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/taoism_deity_singapore_2007/photos/album/912029216/pic/list
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