Unique sculpture art of Phu Tho temple
(Baonghean.vn) - Phu Tho Temple in Luu Son Commune, Do Luong District is not only a famous historical relic but also a unique architectural work of art.
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| Phu Tho Temple is located in Phu Tho hamlet, Luu Son commune, built in 1585, worshiping Tan Quoc Cong Nguyen Canh Hoan (1521-1576) - the person who had the merit of "Protecting the nation and protecting the people" during the Le - Trinh period. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| The temple is a relic associated with many historical events: the place where the Party cell of Thanh Luu commune was established in the past, during the resistance war it was the workplace of all levels of government, the headquarters of the provincial and inter-zone 4 literary and artistic association, the military ordnance factory, the school... Photo: Huy Thu |
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| The temple consists of a three-entrance gate, lower hall and upper hall, which have been restored many times. The lower hall has 3 horizontal compartments, the upper hall has 3 vertical compartments. The temple frame stands firmly on 22 main pillars, a massive and unique wooden sculpture, in which each part is a miniature work. In the photo: Carved patterns on the front beam. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| Carp playing in the waves is embossed on the eaves. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| A chimera is embossed on the front porch, looking very lively and graceful. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| Inside the lower and upper halls, the beams, columns, and rafters are beautifully carved. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| In the middle of the lower hall, on the two small pillars are carved two dragon heads facing the center. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| On the two pillars at the roof of the lower palace are carved images of dragons holding words and dragons playing with clouds, quite unique. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| The front of the outer chamber of the main hall, on the rafters, columns, and frames are all elaborately carved with many images of dragons, clouds, flowers, leaves, carp... Photo: Huy Thu |
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| The main altar, on the wooden parts, in addition to the vivid carvings, is also painted with many colors. Phu Tho Temple is a typical architectural work of art in Nghe An, converging many traditional beauties, proving the aesthetic mind, skillful hands, sculpting and carving talent of ancient artisans. Photo: Huy Thu |
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| Mr. Tran Minh Thang - the temple's keeper said that under the feudal regime, Phu Tho temple was granted many royal decrees by various dynasties, and currently, 7 royal decrees from the Nguyen Dynasty are still preserved. Every year on the 15th day of the 9th lunar month, the temple will hold a ceremony to commemorate the death of the Duke. Having existed for hundreds of years with great values, in 2012, Phu Tho temple was recognized by the State as a National Historical - Architectural Artistic Relic. Photo: Huy Thu |
