IN HANOI, Dam Temple, dating back to the Tran dynasty, preserves many beautiful features in the Mau worship beliefs of people in the Hong River Delta.
Dam Temple is located in Xam Duong village, Ninh So commune, Thuong Tin district. From the Huu Hong dyke, you turn about 300 m to arrive. The temple was granted up to 6 ordinations, from the reign of King Le Than Tong to the reign of King Khai Dinh.
Dam Temple worships Thanh Mau Aquarium, also known as Mau Comfortable – the Holy Mother who governs the river region. Because of her virtue, she was enthroned as the Third Holy Mother in the Church of the Holy Mother Church. Legend has it that this saint is the daughter of Long Vuong, who has the merit of King Tran Nhan Tong fighting the Nguyen army. After returning victorious, he built Xam Duong temple (also known as Dam Temple) and Xam Thi temple, both of which worship Mau Com.
There is also a legend that, one night, villagers hear the dog barking continuously and dream of a girl in white wearing a pearl belt, riding a golden dragon, flying up from the water to help save water. people, get rid of the epidemic. Morning morning, the village elders all told about such a dream and their illness was gradually dissipated. Since then the villagers built a temple to worship Mau Com, with incense and smoke day and night.
Dam Temple has ancient architecture, open space, and still retains the old features. On the grounds of the temple, there is a lake and many old trees are planted. The temple is divided into different areas, in addition to the main space is Mau Tam temple, there is also Tran Dynasty palace to worship Hung Dao Vuong, Son Trang cave, Lau Co, Lau Cau. Notably, Lau Co located right on the lake, is an ancient two-story floor, with a hexagonal roof, majestic with 6 majestic pillars.
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