According to legend, the Eight Trigrams have a mysterious power to drive away evil spirits and ward off evil, so they are attached at the center of large beams to protect and stabilize the structure.
Two dragons are coiled around each column, representing the universe at peace.A coiled dragon is a dragon that has not yet ascended to heaven.
Standing as guardians on the main ridges of the tiled temple roofs, they signify prayers for rain, warding off evil, and preventing fire.
