Historical relic of Nguyet Hang temple and pagoda
(BNP) - Nguyet Hang temple and pagoda (Hoan Son commune, Tien Du district) was originally built during the Ly dynasty. Nguyet Hang temple is a place of worship and honor for those who have contributed to the country and the people, and it has a profound educational significance for national traditions.
Entrance to Nguyet Hang temple and pagoda.
Nguyet Hang pagoda is the center of religious activities in the spiritual life of the people, contributing to education and solidarity promotion in the village community.
In 1962-1963, Nguyet Hang temple (King Lady temple) was dismantled to make a school and a cooperative warehouse. The worship objects were lost and damaged, and the local people had no means to restore the relic site. In 1994, the local people and authority contributed money and effort to restore the temple, which still exists today.
Great Communal Hall of Nguyet Hang temple.
Main altar inside the temple.
The temple is a place to worship Princess Nguyet Hang Son Ngoc Chau and the local tutelary god.
The letter at the temple.
Horizontal lacquered board at the temple.
Currently, the temple has an architecture of Chinese “Dinh” letter including: a 3-compartment Great Communal Hall and a 1-compartment Emperor’s Harem.
A set of eight treasures.
Nguyet Hang temple festival is held from January 14 to January 16, attracting a large number of local people and visitors.
The temple is a place to worship Princess Nguyet Hang Son Ngoc Chau and the local tutelary god.
Nguyet Hang pagoda is located on Nguyet Hang mountain, so it is called Nguyet Hang Tu. During the Le dynasty (18th century), many constructions were restored and embellished, and the Buddha statues were beautifully painted and gilded. The relic site is the center for local people to visit and worship Buddha.
The path from the temple leads to Nguyet Hang pagoda.
A 3-compartment Front Ceremonial Hall.
The door system.
The pagoda has an architecture of Chinese “Dinh” (J) letter including 3 compartments and 2 wings. The Front Ceremonial Hall consists of 3 compartments, and the Upper Hall includes 3 compartments.
The column frames are made of reinforced concrete.
The Mother Goddess House has an architecture of Chinese “Dinh” letter including 3 compartments and 2 wings. There are a 3-compartment Front Ceremonial Hall and a 1-compartment Emperor’s Harem. The column frames are made of reinforced concrete.
The main altar inside Nguyen Hang pagoda.
Nine-Dragon court.
The Ancestral House has an architecture of Chinese “Nhat” letter including 3 compartments and 2 wings. The Front Ceremonial Hall consists of 3 compartments. The frame is made of wood.
Buddha statue system at the pagoda.
The pagoda is a place to worship Buddha, ancestors and Mother Goddess.
The Ancestral House.
In addition, the pagoda also worships the three holy Mother Goddesses (Mother of Heaven, Mother of Earth, Mother of Water) and Saint Tran (Tran Hung Dao).
Statue of Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara.
Amitabha statue.
The festival is held from January 10th.
Nguyet Hang temple and pagoda were ranked as provincial and municipal historical relics in Decision No. 140/QD-CT dated January 29, 2003.
