temple of ancestors

A temple of ancestors is a sacred space where people honor and remember their family forebears. It often contains altars, statues, or tablets engraved with names, serving as a focal point for rituals and offerings. These practices express respect, gratitude, and a desire to maintain a spiritual connection with ancestors, believing they influence the well-being of living family members. Such temples are common in many cultures, especially in East Asia, and reflect the importance of lineage, tradition, and ancestral guidance in personal and community identity.