- By Shailvee Tiwari
- Wed, 05 Mar 2025 02:16 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Temple Cat Viral Video: At Suzhou’s historic Xiyuan Temple, a cat has stolen the spotlight, captivating visitors with its unexpected yet adorable ritual. This charming temple cat, adorned with a striking gold chain, has gone viral for offering 'blessings' in the form of high-fives to eager tourists. Originally established during the Yuan Dynasty, Xiyuan Temple has a storied past—having been destroyed and later becoming part of the renowned West Garden. But now, it's this charismatic cat that’s drawing crowds, turning the sacred grounds into a viral sensation.
In a widely shared video, the cat is seen gracefully extending its paw, 'bestowing' good fortune upon visitors who line up for their turn. The feline doesn’t just stop at high-fives—it also poses for pictures, adding to its celebrity-like appeal. Tourists, enchanted by this unexpected guardian of luck, believe that it will bring them prosperity.
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The viral sensation of the "blessing cat" at Suzhou’s Xiyuan Temple has taken social media by storm, thanks to a video shared on Instagram by the user 'chinafocusofficial.' The clip, posted five days ago, received 283k views from social media users. Captioned, "In Suzhou, the adorable little cat at the West Garden Temple, sporting a gold chain, is giving high-fives and posing for photos with visitors. It seems to spread blessings and good luck all around!".
The comment section under the viral video quickly filled with admiration and amusement, as social media users couldn't get enough of the temple cat's charm. One user playfully wished for the feline’s royal treatment, writing, "I hope he gets donations to have a plate of fresh fish every night." Another echoed the sentiment, declaring, "All cats should be worshipped." Adding a humorous touch, a third user imagined the cat’s inner thoughts, commenting, "Adore me, peasants" – Cat, probably. Meanwhile, a fourth user simply stated, "Cats are adored everywhere," capturing the universal love for these whiskered wonders.
