February 9 marks the 5th day into the first month of the lunar New Year, also known as the birthday of the God of Wealth, one of the most widely worshipped gods in China. /VCG Photo

To commemorate this occasion, which symbolizes happiness and good fortune, hundreds of thousands of people flocked to temples across China to pray for blessings and good fortune. /VCG Photo

In a temple in Yichang City, central China's Hubei Province, people threw coins and banknotes into what it's called a treasure bowl in hopes to accumulate wealth in the new year. /VCG Photo

Other temples saw a large number of worshippers burning incense or partaking in other activities to pray for wealth. /VCG Photo