Visit Ha Temple – Tuyen Quang

1. About Ha Temple in Tuyen Quang

Ha Temple is a long-standing architectural work in Hiep Thuan village of Ỷ La commune. Over many different historical periods, Ha Temple has been renamed many times. In the Ly dynasty, this temple was named Tam Ky temple, changed to the Tran dynasty with the name Hiep Thuan temple and until the later Le dynasty was named Ha temple.

 

This is one of the very famous temples of Tuyen Quang province. This temple is designed and carved with very fine wood. The temple is the place to worship Mother Thuong thousand princess Phuong Dung, son of King Hung. 

The legend about  Ha Tuyen Quang temple  has been handed down that. In the past, the king sent two princesses to observe the local customs. When they arrived at Tam Co wharf, the two princesses encountered a storm at night, so they flew to the sky. Therefore, every time there is heavy rain and wind, the people here pray for peace and find it very inspiring. Since then, people have built temples.

 

Lower Temple was built in 1738 and was restored and repaired in 1878. In 1991, Ha Temple was recognized as a national historical and cultural relic. This place is ranked as an extremely unique ancient architectural and artistic relic of Tuyen Quang province. Every year, a large number of tourists from all over the world come here to visit the temple. Therefore,  Ha Temple in Tuyen Quang  is one of the famous ones known by many people.

 

2. The architectural beauty of Ha Tuyen Quang Temple

Referring to Ha Temple in Tuyen Quang, visitors will feel extremely impressed. Because this temple has a very outstanding and attractive architectural beauty. Designed in the style of foreign affairs with the main direction of the East, looking directly at the direction of the Lo River. 

The part in front of the courtyard is a system of auxiliary gates consisting of four pillars. The impressive thing about this side gate is that on each pillar there will be a floating phoenix. Next to the courtyard is Lau Co two shrines. Next will be the Lau Te area and the Second Thuong thousand worshiping area. Finally, there is the Tam Phu area to worship the First Thuong thousand. 

 

The main space is arranged in a triangle shape with three different arcs. The palaces of  Ha Tuyen Quang temple  have set of peaks at the altar position. Next to it will be hanging bells and…

The most unique architectural beauty of Ha Temple is the very sophisticated and meticulous wood carving. The columns, trusses and hammock doors, upper luong are all elaborately carved. The topics carved on top are mainly the four spirits and the four quarters. 

The body of the column is carved with the image of a dragon descending to an aquarium. Therefore, the architecture of Ha Temple in Tuyen Quang always shows the elegance and majesty. 

 

It is rare for any temple to retain as much artistic value as here. In addition, the temple also preserves many ancient treasures. Currently, these treasures are of very high value. Prominent as the large bronze bell or Khanh along with 3 ancient statues, 20 ordinations from the ancient Le period. The ordinations at the temple are imbued with the stamp of time with literary content, praising the noble qualities of the goddesses who have supported the people for the prosperity and peace of the country.

 

The next impressive thing when visiting Ha Temple is that the images of the statues inside the temple are very delicately designed. From the poses to the scarf or the decorations around the altar, everything exudes majesty and meticulousness in every detail.

 

3. Spring Festival at the beginning of the year at Ha Temple 

Ha Tuyen Quang Temple Festival  is held annually at the beginning of the year. From the 11th to the 16th day of the second lunar month, the festival is held at Ha Temple. The activities held here are very exciting and majestic. Therefore, if you are planning to go to the spring in the beginning of the year, choose the time in February to visit Ha Tuyen Quang temple to explore. 

 

This is a festival to pray for favorable rain, good wind, good crops and warm family. Therefore, this has a huge attraction for tourists and locals. On each festival, thousands of people participate. Because in addition to coming to pray for happiness and peace for the family, coming here to visit and visit the temple will also help people feel more relaxed and calm.

If you have time, come here on the 11th and 12th of the second lunar month. Because this is the official holiday. From 6am, the procession of Princess Phuong Dung took place to the temple. On the 12th, there will be a ceremony to process Princess Ngoc Lan to Ha Temple. After that, there will be a proper ceremony after the ceremony to bring the two women back to the temple.

 

 During the procession, there will be lion dance, drum flags and the whole Bat Am ward performing together. All activities held at  Ha Tuyen Quang temple  are carefully prepared with palanquins and palanquins with hammocks, incense sticks and a group of elderly escorts during the procession. 

When the festival takes place, wherever the Mau procession goes, people and tourists are eager to go there. Therefore, the festival atmosphere here is very crowded and bustling. Many families living here also have a ceremony tray ready to wait for the procession to pass their house to pray for fortune and peace.

 

People and children will sit in a row when the dance passes. Because everyone wants to get through the palanquin for health and peace. When children pass through, they will eat quickly, grow up quickly, and adults who pass through will eat and make a fortune. This is a concept passed down from ancient times, so many people often pass it on to each other. 

After the ceremony is completed, the festival will take place. This section has a lot of folk games organized. You can participate in games when coming to Ha Temple in Tuyen Quang such as cock fighting, eating mandarin umbrellas, singing literature, playing tam dais…

Hopefully the above sharing will help you better understand the values ​​and beauty of  Ha Tuyen Quang temple . Wishing you a very happy and peaceful spring trip.

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