Explore the Temple of Phung Hung – Bo Cai Dai Vuong – The Vietnamese god of kings

Explore the Temple of Phung Hung – Bo Cai Dai Vuong – The Vietnamese god of kings
Duong Lam Ancient Village – is the first ancient village to be awarded the National Historical and Cultural Relic by the State of Vietnam. This is also the land of “the genius of the people”, the only place “one hamlet, two kings” – the birthplace of King Phung Hung and King Ngo Quyen.
The author invites you to visit Phung Hung Temple and Temple – Tomb of King Ngo Quyen. From there, you will understand more and love more about the historical sites as well as the cultural and traditional values of the Vietnamese people.
We invite you to visit the first place which is Phung Hung Temple.

Main Gate of the Temple Phung Hung
Phung Hung temple was established in many places in Vietnam, but the temple in Duong Lam (Son Tay town, Hanoi) has the largest scale, unique architecture, and contains many historical values. , most cultural. Phung Hung Temple was ranked a historical, architectural and artistic relic by the Ministry of Culture and Information in 1964.
King Phung Hung, from Duong Lam hamlet, was a benevolent man who loved the people. discover the Temple of Phung Hung – Bo Cai Dai Vuong – the Vietnamese god of kings – which is great and proud for the young generation of Vietnam.
Phung Hung was king and took care of national affairs for only 7 years ( folklore says he was born on November 25, 761 and died on September 13, 802, aged 41). Mourning for a general who had not yet been able to call himself Vuong had to leave, the people and soldiers worshiped Phung Hung as Bo Cai – Bo Cai Dai Vuong and built a temple to commemorate.

The temple, after major repair and restoration in the 19th century, now includes the following items: Nghi Mon Gate, Left Gate, Dai Bai and the Harem.
The Nghi Mon Gate was built simply, with the function of separating the spiritual world and mundane life. The temple gate has two tall pillars, on the neckline, the edge, the lantern box creates an appearance close to the national cultural identity; Above is written a couplets praising the merits of Phung Hung.
Through the gate are two rows of left and right, each row of 3 compartments, the sets of trusses create ventilation and convenience for community activities.
Through a large courtyard, step up the three steps, we are entering the Great Bai of the temple. This is a 5-room building, built in the style of a back wall, on the roof of a comedic nose. The roof is made in the style of a stack of gongs. There are 08 residual heads which are finely carved, with the artistic style of the 19th century.

Lots of visitors to the Temple of Phung Hung

Through a narrow courtyard is the harem. This is an architectural building consisting of 3 compartments, built in the gable style. Architectural structures are inclined towards durability, solemnity and reverence. Let’s explore the Temple of Phung Hung – Bo Cai Dai Vuong – the Vietnamese god of kings.
Especially, on the top of the pillar, there is a wine gourd to catch the water of the sky for immortality of life. Water – Heaven – Earth represents the harmony and balance of nature, giving us a feeling of serenity and pure spirituality.
Inside the harem, there is a statue worshiping Bo Cai Dai Vuong Phung Hung in the most solemn position. The statue of Bo Cai Dai Vuong Phung Hung is made of bronze and is very majestic.
In the temple, there is a stele of Phung Tu Bi inscription at Doai Giap communal house carved in the 4th year of Hong Duc (1473), which records a lot of information related to the life and career of Bo Cai Dai Vuong Phung Hung.
In addition, Cam Lam village area still has Ho Gam hill, Doai Giap village has Bo Ve mound – a place associated with the body and career of Bo Cai Dai Vuong.

Lots of visitors to the Temple of Phung Hung

On the 8th day of the first lunar month every year, Duong Lam people and their descendants of Phung, tourists from all over the world gather here to pay their respects to him.

From Phung Hung temple, you move another 500m to the temple and the Tomb of King Ngo Quyen. Anyone who comes to Duong Lam ancient village will visit the Temple and Mausoleum of King Ngo Quyen to light incense in memory of the famous king in this nation’s history. Soon, I will continue to introduce to you the Temple and Tomb of King Ngo Quyen – which is recognized by the State as a national historical – cultural relic in the following article.

The ancient well of Phung Hung King
We young Vietnamese people are very proud of King Phung Hung. We feel empowered to continue striving for a better life.

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