Abstract: The portraits of Emperors of Song Dynasty were enshrined from Tai Zu Period,which had close relationship with Buddhism and Taoism,and was actually to pray for blessings.The formal ritual of the portraits of Emperors worship was held in Zhen Zong Period,which was different from the ritual of Yuan Miao.establishing another temple outside the imperial temple.The Jingling Palace was enlarged to eleven temples in accordance to the Yuan Miao regulation to hold the Zhao Xiang ceremony so that it became Yuan Miao in essence.During the Song Dynasty,the portraits were enshrined both in Taiqing Palace and Yuqingzhaoying Palace besides the Jingling Palace.The ritual also differed from that of Morning Greeting,which employed more rituals of Buddhism by a minister than the emperor praying personally with less Buddhism etiquette.The nine-year ritual system of Dazhong Xiangfu was a relatively simple one,but the system of Huizong government and period was very complicated.It was different from other countries sacrificial rituals to offer simple dishes for the worship.

Key words: Song Dynasty, portraits of emperors, Yuqingzhaoying Palace, Jingling Palace, ritual