Che Kung (車公, Pinyin: Chegong) was originally a military commander of Southern Song Dynasty (1127–1279), who legendarily had supreme power to suppress rebellion and was renowned for his loyalty to the Emperor.[1] He was also famous for his power to suppress plagues and his skill in medicine.[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.[3] He is now considered a god.
Che Kung was a native of Nanchang, in Jiangxi Province of China.[1]
As a military commander he saved the southern regions of China from disorder. Also, he appeared in the villagers dreams who suffered from a plague. Later on, the plague was over and the villagers thought that Che Kung saved them from diseases. Daoists regarded him as a god due to his contributions. Inside a temple of Che Kung, pinwheel can always be found. It is believed that the one who rotates the pinwheel can get good luck.