National Monument - Trang Liet Temple

10/06/2024 08:37

(BNP) - Trang Liet temple monument, Trang Ha ward, Tu Son city, has a long history. The temple's legend said that when Le Thai To raised his army against the Minh invaders, he came here to pray for great victory (1418–1427). After many restorations, the temple still retains its ancient features and is a place of cultural activities for local people.


 

Located in the center of the quarter, Trang Liet Temple was built on a campus of more than 1,400 square meters, worshiping famous generals of the Tran Dynasty and Saint Tran Quang Khai. Currently, the temple includes the following items: the gate, Front Ceremonial Hall, Middle Hall, Emperor’s Harem, and auxiliary works.


In front of the monument is a lake with green stone embankment, creating a cool space.


Green stone screen in front of the temple gate.


The temple gate was built according to ancient architecture.


The temple yard is paved with spacious ancient tiles.


Front Ceremonial Hall has 5 compartments.


The art of carving is in the style of the Nguyen Dynasty.


Middle Hall has 3 compartments. Emperor’s Harem has 5 compartments.



Currently, the temple still preserves many valuable ancient artifacts such as: Divine relics, altars, horizontal lacquered board, parallel sentences...


Ancient bell.


The stone incense was built in the year Chinh Hoa 23 (1702).


22 ordinations by dynasties. The earliest conferred in the 3rd year of Hong Duc (1472), the latest conferred in the year of Khai Dinh 9 (1924).


In the relic grounds, there is also a bell tower.


On the left side of the relic is the Tien Nong House (worshiping the Nong God).


On both sides of the temple gate are longan trees


Thi tree is recognized as a Heritage tree.


 

Trang Liet Temple was recognized as a National Historical-Cultural Monument under Decision No. 28-VH/QD dated January 18, 1988.

By P.H