The Temple of Heaven

Inside the Hall for Prayer for Good Harvest

The pillars inside the Hall all have a meaning: the four on the inner circle represent the four seasons of the year; the 12 pillars in the middle circle represent the 12 months of the year and the 12 pillars in the outer circle represent the 12 time periods of the day. The Leilong Pillar under the center of the ceiling represents the absolute power of the Emperor.