Cao Son Temple, Phu Chan ward

21/10/2024 08:18

(BNP) - Cao Son Temple, Tay Noi Quarter, Phu Chan Ward, Tu Son City was built during the Le Trung Hung period (16th century). After many restorations and embellishments, the temple still retains its ancient architecture and has become a cultural and religious activity site for local people.


 

Cao Son Temple is a place to worship Saint Cao Son Dai Vuong, who helped King Hung build and defend the country. Currently, the temple consists of the following construction items: Gate, Front Ceremonial Hall, and Emperor’s Harem.


The temple gate has two doors on both sides.


The temple yard is paved with green stone.


Front Ceremonial Hall.


On top of the Front Ceremonial Hall, there is a relief of a pair of dragons facing the moon.


Emperor’s Harem.



 

Currently, the temple still preserves many valuable ancient artifacts such as: Nguyen Dynasty incense bowls, horizontal lacquered boards, parallel sentences...


The throne of the Saint Cao Son Dai Vuong.


02 Nguyen Dynasty stone steles.


Map of protected area of the ​​relic.


In the temple, there is an altar to the heroic martyrs of the quarter.


Ancient well in the temple yard.


 

Every year, the temple festival opens from February 14-16 (lunar calendar) coinciding with the quarter festival. It is an occasion to commemorate the merits of ancestors who have contributed to the country. Cao Son Temple has been ranked as a provincial-level Historical - Cultural Relic according to Decision No. 2311/QD-UBND dated December 19, 2018.

By P.H