The
Imperial Valut of Heaven (Huang Qiong Yu) at Tian Tan.
Outside
Ceiling
The Imperial Valut of Heaven at the southern end of the
Bridge of Cinnabar Steps served as storehouse for the spirit tablet of the Supreme Ruler of the Universe (Huangtian Shangdi). When the ceremonies were conducted, the tablet was moved to the
Altar of Heaven, located directly to the south of the
Imperial Valut of Heaven. During the sacrifices, worship was offered to the Supreme Ruler of the Universe, to the spirits of the sun, soon, stars, clouds, rain, wind and thunder, as well as to the emperors ancestors. During times of drought, prayers for rain were also offered here.
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