Unique, rich in folk architecture, the hundred-year-old sacred temple in Luong land
(Baonghean.vn) - Duc Hoang Temple in Yen Son commune, Do Luong district is not only a famous historical relic but also a unique architectural work of art in Luong land.
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| Duc Hoang Temple was built in the 16th century to worship King Le Trang Tong - the king who started the revival period of the Later Le Dynasty and also to worship the king's father, mother, paternal and maternal grandfathers. The temple consists of a three-entrance gate, a lower hall and an upper hall. The three-entrance gate is a majestic and ancient structure with the connection between pillars, statues, stylized arches with many floors and many roofs. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| Back, upper part of the main gate. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| Dragon-shaped knife head on the main gate. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| The lower hall is a 3-room, 2-wing house. Inside, the wooden frame is beautifully carved with traditional themes such as the four sacred animals, the four seasons, etc., fully demonstrating the talent and skillful hands of ancient artisans. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| Each line is a complete two-sided miniature work with vivid patterns and images such as carp transforming into a dragon, phoenix, turtle swimming in a lotus pond, etc. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| The roof trusses, pillars, pedestals, etc. are all elaborately carved on both sides, creating perfect works. Standing in any room in the temple, you can feel the beauty of wood carving art. The difference on the two roof trusses is that each truss has two more dragon heads holding pearls facing the center. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| The front of the main hall is a system of thresholds and traditional sliding doors that are quite beautifully decorated. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| The middle room of the main hall is carved with large Chinese characters and on the two pillars in the front row are two dragon heads holding pearls facing the altar. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| The temple still preserves many valuable ancient sacrificial artifacts such as dragon throne, dragon palanquin, eight treasures, etc. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| Existing for hundreds of years with great values, Duc Hoang Temple was recognized as a National Historical - Architectural Artistic Relic in 1996. Duc Hoang Temple Festival takes place on January 16 every year, a big festival attracting a large number of people and tourists from all over the world. Photo: Huy Thu |
