Che Kung

Che Kung[a] (2 January 1235 – 30 December 1330), also known as Che Da Yuan Shuai,[b] was originally a military commander of the Southern Song dynasty (1127–1279), who, according to lore, had supreme power to suppress rebellion and was renowned for his loyalty to the emperor.

[2] He is believed by some worshipers to have been involved in the attempt to keep the Song state alive by bringing Prince Ping and his brother to the south.

[1] As a military commander, he saved the southern regions of China from destruction and disorder.

Inside a temple of Che Kung, pinwheels can always be found next to his effigy.

The Birthday of Che Kung is the second day of Chinese New Year, though often celebrated on the third.