King Mai Hac De Temple - Special National Historical Relic
(Baonghean.vn) - With many great values, the temple of King Mai Hac De in Nam Dan town has been ranked by the State as a special National Historical Relic.
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| According to historical documents, King Mai Hac De's real name was Mai Thuc Loan, born and raised in Ngoc Trung village, Dong Liet commune, now Nam Thai commune (hometown in Mai Phu village, Loc Ha district, Ha Tinh province). In 713, he led the Hoan Chau uprising to overthrow the Tang Dynasty and establish the Van An state (713 - 722). Today, in the relic complex of King Mai in Nam Dan, there are two main places of worship: the temple of King Mai Hac De and the tomb of King Mai in Nam Dan town. In the photo: Temple of King Mai Hac De in Mai Hac De block, Nam Dan town. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| The temple of King Mai Hac De was established by the people long ago and was built in a spacious manner during the Nguyen Dynasty. Up to now, the temple has undergone many restorations and embellishments, and currently has the following structures: Tam Quan gate, waiting room, upper hall, middle hall, lower hall... Photo: Huy Thu |
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| The lower and upper halls are built in the style of eight overlapping roofs. The roof ridges and the ends of the halls are decorated with "two dragons facing the moon" and other vivid traditional themes. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| The upper shrine worships the King and his family; the middle shrine worships meritorious generals; the lower shrine is where ceremonies and community worship take place. In the photo: 3 altars to the King and his family in the upper shrine. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| The temple of King Mai Hac De still preserves many valuable ancient artifacts, such as the throne, tablets, and parallel sentences. In the photo: The majestic statue of King Mai Hac De is worshiped in the upper hall. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| Along with the King Mai temple in Mai Hac De block, in Hung Son block, Nam Dan town, in Hung Son valley is the King Mai tomb temple area built in the style of "front temple, back tomb". Photo: Huy Thu |
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| At the temple area, the structures are built in a harmonious and symmetrical manner. After the entrance gate, there is a gate, an incense burner, a temple well, two waiting rooms and a lower hall. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| The lower hall, upper hall, left and right wings are built in the shape of the letter "khau". The lower hall worships the community, the left and right wings worship the First, Second, Third, Fourth pillars. The upper hall worships King Mai, King Mai's mother and Mai Thieu De. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| The King Mai Relic Complex and the King Mai Festival associated with these relics, held annually, are invaluable heritages affirming the longevity of the Hoan Chau uprising, the life and career of King Mai in the flow of national history. After many restorations, the King Mai tomb complex has been built spaciously. In the photo: King Mai's altar in the upper hall. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| According to Decision No. 1649/QD-TTg dated December 29, 2022 of the Prime Minister, the temple of King Mai Hac De in Nam Dan town has been recognized as a special National Historical Relic. On the occasion of the 1310th anniversary of the Hoan Chau uprising, the 2023 King Mai Temple Festival, the leaders and people of Nam Dan district will be honored to receive the Certificate of recognition of the special National Historical Relic of the temple of King Mai Hac De. In the photo: King Mai's tomb behind the temple area. Photo: Huy Thu |
