Ngọc Sơn Temple
The Ngọc Sơn Temple (Vietnamese: Đền Ngọc Sơn, chữ Nôm: 𪽛玉山) is located on a islet in Hoàn Kiếm Lake, central Hanoi, Vietnam.
| Ngọc Sơn Temple | |
|---|---|
Vietnamese: Đền Ngọc Sơn | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Taoism, Confucianism, Thánh Trần worship |
| District | Hoàn Kiếm |
| Province | Hanoi |
| Deity | Wenchang Dijun Guan Yu Lü Dongbin Trần Hưng Đạo |
| Location | |
| Country | Vietnam |
History
The temple was built in early 19th century, originally dedicated to "Three Sages" Wenchang Dijun, Guan Yu and Lü Dongbin. At some point, the national hero, Trần Hưng Đạo, was incorporated into the temple.[1]
From the shore, Thê Húc Bridge (Cầu Thê Húc) leads to the islet. Buildings of the temple include the Tháp Bút ("tower of pen"), the Đài Nghiên (ink-slab), the Đắc Nguyệt ("moon contemplation pavilion") and the Đình Trấn Ba (pavilion against waves), all of which have symbolic meaning.
Gallery
The front of the temple.jpg.webp)
Thê Húc Bridge leads to the temple
A Vietnamese communal temple (Đình Trấn Ba) at the temple site
A preserved Hoàn Kiếm turtle on display in the temple
References
- Vũ, Thế Khôi (2010-06-29). "Đâu là trung tâm văn hoá-giáo dục của HN thế kỷ XIX? (Where was the center of culture and education in 19th century Hanoi?)". Vietnam National Museum of History. Retrieved 2023-09-08.
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