The ancient temple in Nghe An province preserves 23 royal decrees and 13 ancient statues.
(Baonghean.vn) - As one of the ancient temples in Nghe An province, Phu Vinh Temple preserves artifacts of historical and cultural value, especially 23 royal decrees and 13 ancient statues.
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| Phu Vinh Temple, located in Hamlet 4, Hung Nhan Commune (Hung Nguyen District), sits on a flat piece of land at the edge of the village. Its grounds are shaded by ancient trees, and its carvings bear the distinct mark of antiquity. In front lies the tranquil Lam River. According to the temple's history, Phu Vinh Temple was built during the Le Trung Hung period (1533-1789) and was dedicated to the mountain god Tra Son. Later, the temple also housed other deities and saints such as Long Vuong Ha Ba, Ban Canh Thanh Hoang, Doctor Le Dac Toan, General Au Dang De, and various Buddhas. Photo: Cong Kien |
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| Inside, ancient thrones and ancestral tablets of the gods and saints worshipped at the temple are still preserved. Photo: Cong Kien |
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| Due to historical upheavals and harsh natural conditions (Hung Nhan commune is located outside dike 42 and is frequently flooded), one temple was severely damaged. Thirteen ancient statues from that temple were brought by the people of Phu Vinh to be worshipped at this temple in the mid-20th century. Photo: Cong Kien |
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| Thirteen Buddha statues, crafted skillfully and exquisitely from jackfruit wood, have become true treasures of the people of Phu Vinh village today. Photo: Cong Kien |
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| In particular, Phu Vinh Temple currently preserves artifacts of historical and cultural value, most notably 23 royal decrees from various feudal dynasties bestowing titles upon the deities worshipped at the temple. These artifacts contribute to affirming the cultural heritage of a rural area in the lower reaches of the Lam River. Photo: Cong Kien |
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| The contents of the royal decree issued by Emperor Tự Đức (Nguyễn Dynasty) are currently preserved at Phú Vinh Temple. Photo: Công Kiên |
