Chu Mau little temple

03/08/2023 09:18

(BNP) – Chu Mau little temple, Chu Mau area (Van Duong ward), was built a long time ago and was not renovated on a major scale until the Nguyen Dynasty. The little temple was devastated during the French resistance war. The community was rebuilt in 1958 to honor the “Thánh Mẫu” (Holy Mother) and “Đức Thánh Tam Giang” (Tam Giang Saint). The little temple was designated as a provincial art and architecture relic on January 21, 1989, by Decision No. 100-VH/QD.


 

The little temple facing east, with structures such as “Đại đình” (Great Communal Hall), “Hậu Cung” (Emperor’s Harem) and “Nghi môn” gate (alter-curtain gate).


The alter-curtain gate.



Great Communal Hall.

The Great Communal Hall has 3 compartments and 2 lean-stones. The Emperor’s Harem has 3 compartments.



The Great Communal Hall is decorated with beautiful carvings.

Chu Mau little temple worships Tam Giang saint. Every year on April 14 and 15, the death anniversary of Holy Mother (mother of Tam Giang saint - Mrs. Phung Thi Nham) is observed, which is also observed at Van Mau Temple.


The throne altar and the altar from the nineteenth century, as well as two cranes from the twentieth century.


“Kiệu bát cống” (Eight pole palanquin).

Many rare artifacts, such as ordination, worshiping statues, saints' robes, and worshiping objects, are still kept in the little temple. These antique texts are both historical proof of the community dwelling and precious cultural treasure of the nation.


4 statues of the 19th century.


Set of eight treasures of the 20th century

The little temple has been built for a long time and is meticulously preserved, restored, and ornamented by the local.

By P.H