Admire the precious statue system at the special national relic Hoanh Son Communal House
(Baonghean.vn) - Hoanh Son Communal House - a special national relic in Khanh Son Commune (Nam Dan) is not only famous for its unique architectural art, but it also preserves a unique system of ancient statues.
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| Hoanh Son Temple(Ngang village communal house) was built by Thong Giam Hau Dang Thac in the 23rd year of Canh Hung (1763), to worship Uy Minh Vuong Ly Nhat Quang, the four Holy Mothers, Buddha, and saints. This is the largest communal house in the Central region, consisting of 7 worshiping rooms and 1 rear palace room. Inside the communal house, the wooden structure is carved delicately and elaborately, deeply expressing views on life, philosophy, and spirit.nationPhoto: Huy Thu |
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| In addition to sculpture, Hoanh Son communal house also preserves 10 ancient statues (date unknown), including many genres: Buddha statues, saints, gods... made from wood, gilded with gold. This system of statues is worshiped in the back palace. The main altar worships 6 statues, of which 4 areBuddhaShakyamuni statues were created in a meditative posture and two statues are believed to be Bodhisattvas in a standing posture. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| According to the relic management board, the statue of Buddha atfamilyHoanh Son originated from Ngang Pagoda - an ancient pagoda in the area. During the war years when the pagoda was dismantled and relocated, local people moved dozens of ancient statues here to worship in Hoanh Son communal house. During the years when the 5th region suffered from heavy floods, the floodwaters swept away many wooden statues. The remaining statues today are only a small part of the old Ngang Pagoda statues. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| Of these 10 ancient statues, 7 have been repainted and gilded, while the remaining 3 Buddha statues remain in their original state for decades. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| The ancient statues have been stained by time with many ups and downs... The existence of these statues also confirms that a large, ancient pagoda once existed in Ngang village, along with Ngang village communal house and Ngang village saint's house. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| Compared to many other communal houses in the province, the fact that Hoanh Son communal house is preserving many statues of Buddha, saints, gods... is also something special. In the photo: Some ancient statues seen from behind. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| The altar on the left of the harem worships the Jade Emperor, Nam Tao, Bac Dau... The altar on the right worships the Holy Ladies. Each statue has a different style, full of realistic portraits, paying special attention to the spirit and expression of each character, clearly shown on each face. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| The Jade Emperor statue is carved with his entire body in a sitting position, his arms raised forward in full royal attire, standing out with his stern face, long ears and a hat with the word "King" on it. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| Along with the exquisite wood carving art, the unique system of ancient statues has enriched the artifacts and objects of worship at Hoanh Son communal house as well as affirmed the rich tradition of a cultural homeland. In the photo: The altar of the Holy Ladies. Photo: Huy Thu |
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In 1980, Hoanh Son communal house was recognized as a National Historical - Architectural and Artistic Relic. In 2017, the communal house was ranked as a Special National Relic. In the photo: Mr. Nguyen Thien Tu - the caretaker of the relic is talking to visitors about the origin of the ancient statues at Hoanh Son communal house. Photo: Huy Thu |
