Daheitian 大黑天 is the Hindu God Shiva, brought to Yunnan directly from India by Azhali monks who had integrated Shiva into their pantheon of gods. While Shiva in India is a god of destruction, in Dali Daheitian is a protector god, worshipped as a Benzhu in some villages.
Benzhu Worship 本主节 | 11 Feb 25
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Tuzhu Festival 土主节 | 01 Mar 25
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