Singapore pilgrims seek divine help at century-old temple

On Singapore's tiny Kusuisland, legend has it that a giant turtle turned itself into an island to save two sailors. A century after, a Chinese temple named Da Bo Gong is built on the island's shore and opened. Pilgrims still flow in, seeking good fortune and others pray for good fortune for themselves and for the world peace at the temple.

Tens of thousands of Taoist, Buddhist and Confucian devotees are making the annual pilgrimage to temple until November 12 to mark its 100th year on the island.Founded in 1923, the green, red and white temple named after the God of Prosperity is believed to grant good fortune, serenity and protection.The Goddess of Mercy, is one of the temple's main deities and is thought to answer the prayers of childless couples.