The difference between Taishang Laojun’s fan and whisk

Differences in shape, use, symbolic meaning, etc.

1. Shape and use: Taishang Laojun fan is a kind of fan, which is composed of bamboo or frame and tissue paper or silk cloth. The shape is semicircular or fan-shaped and can be used to fan the wind or block the sun. A whisk is a long-handled fan with a handle made of wood or bamboo and a long, wide cloth curtain at the top. The shape is similar to a modern broom and is mainly used for wiping or sweeping away dust.

2. Symbolic meaning: Taishang Laojun’s fan has special symbolic meaning in Taoist beliefs. Taishang Laojun is an important deity in Taoism. Fans are considered to be one of the magical instruments, possessing the mysterious power to ward off evil spirits, exorcise evil spirits, and cure diseases. They are also used as props in Taoist rituals and sacrificial activities. Whisk has the symbolic meaning of removing dust and purifying the soul in traditional Chinese culture. It is often used as a cleaning tool in temples, Buddhist halls, Taoist temples and other places, representing the cleansing and purification of material and spiritual matters.