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FU LU SHOU SAN HSING
They were 3 deities of happiness/fortune, affluence, and longevity. Their names are: Fu Hsing, Lu Hsing, and Shou Hsing. Pictures of them are very popular in homes and as general wish symbols.

FU TE CHENG SHEN
Another name for the very popular earth, wealth, and community god was Tu-Ti Kung. As an earth god he was best known as a guardian of the peace, and appealed to his followers for near anything in their lives. As a wealth god he was known to protect the overall wealth of a family and their home. He is often revered in the business place. He is worshipped on the 1st and 15th of every Chinese Calendar month.

GUANYIN
Although she has been worshipped since the 10th centry in China, she is perhaps also known for her origins in India. Originally she was a male diety named Avalokitesvara ("The God who loks in every direction"). In Chinese mythology she is known as Guanyin the Goddess of Mercy. She has the trusted love of all the Chinese and is revered on most altars. She is commonly depicted as a young, pretty woman, with red lips, often wearing a lace or brocade robe, carrying a willow branch and a vase. She is regarded as a savior from all types of misfortune, and one who would uphold justice and provide fortune for the needy.

GUAN GONG
He was the object of the second most prevalent Taoist cult in traditional China. He was a highly decorated military general during China's Warring States Period, and was regarded as a strong and able military officer who possessed an outstanding degree of loyalty. Despite his military abilities, Guan Gong was killed in battle. He was then raised to the status of immortal, and throughout many succeeding centuries people continued to believe in his heavenly promotions. He is typically depicted as a large man with a black beard. He is either standing or seated at a desk. He is always very stern and his face is red. He is frequently followed by those concerned with loyalty, military affairs, commerce, giving birth to sons, and exorcising spirits.

HSI FANG SAN SHENG
This trio of dieties is known as the Three Saints from the West. They include O-Mi-To-Fu in the center, Ta Shih Chih on his left hand and Guanyin on his right. They are revered as ones who can save people after death by bringing them to the Western Heaven. They are depicted with the first holding a lotus flower, the second holding a vase, and the third with a swastika on her chest.

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