Ancient temple in Nghe An preserves 23 royal decrees and 13 ancient statues
(Baonghean.vn) - As one of the ancient temples in Nghe An, Phu Vinh Temple is preserving valuable historical and cultural artifacts, especially 23 royal decrees and 13 ancient statues.
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| Phu Vinh Temple in Hamlet 4, Hung Nhan Commune (Hung Nguyen) is located on a flat land at the beginning of the village, the campus is covered with ancient trees, the carvings bear the ancient imprint, in front is the gentle Lam River. According to the temple's genealogy, Phu Vinh Temple was built during the Le Trung Hung period (1533-1789), as a place to worship the god of Tra Son mountain. Later, the temple also worshiped saints and gods such as: Long Vuong Ha Ba, Ban Canh Thanh Hoang, Doctor Le Dac Toan, General Manager Au Dang De and the Buddhas. Photo: Cong Kien |
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| Inside, there are still ancient thrones and tablets of gods and saints worshiped at the temple. Photo: Cong Kien |
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| Due to historical fluctuations and harsh natural conditions (Hung Nhan commune is located outside of dike 42, often flooded), a pagoda was severely damaged, 13 ancient statues of a pagoda were brought by Phu Vinh people to worship at this temple in the mid-20th century. Photo: Cong Kien |
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| 13 Buddha statues made from jackfruit wood, skillfully and elaborately crafted, today have truly become treasures of the people of Phu Vinh village. Photo: Cong Kien |
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| In particular, Phu Vinh Temple currently preserves artifacts of historical and cultural value, typically 23 royal decrees of feudal dynasties conferring titles on the gods worshiped at the temple. These artifacts contribute to affirming the cultural features of a rural area in the lower Lam River. Photo: Cong Kien |
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| The content of the royal decree of King Tu Duc (Nguyen Dynasty) is being kept at Phu Vinh Temple. Photo: Cong Kien |
