Cultural and historical relics of Trinh Temple and the legend of Tien River

Cultural and historical relics of Trinh Temple and the legend of Tien River

Historical and cultural relic of Trinh Temple and the legend of the Immortal's descent to earth. Trinh Temple is located in Giang Tien town, Phu Luong district, 14 km from Thai Nguyen city. This place worships Cao Son Quy Minh Duong Tu Minh. Nestled beside the romantic Tien River is Trinh Temple, ancient and sacred, with charming mountain and water scenery. It is unknown when the temple was built, but according to documents about Duong Tu Minh, it was probably formed around the 12th century and associated with the Legend of the Immortal's descent to earth. It is said that the Tien River was deeper and wider in the past than it is now, located on the unique road leading to the northern border of Dai Viet. Many pedestrians passing through here encountered high water and were often swept away by flood waters, so many people died. In the region, this river is called Giang Ma, meaning devil river. One beautiful morning, people saw an old man with a well-proportioned figure, bright eyes, a silver beard covering his chest, a hat and a neat bow and sword belt riding a white horse wading down the Giang Ma River. Some people say that he is the royal concubine Duong Tu Minh, the leader of Phu Luong palace under three Ly dynasty kings: Ly Nhan Tong (1072-1128), Ly Than Tong (1128-1138) and Ly Anh Tong (1138-1175). Duong Tu Minh was twice appointed concubine, and was awarded the title "Uy Vien Dong Cao Son Quang Do Tri Than" by the Ly dynasty; “Cao Son Quy Minh”. After fulfilling his duty to the people and the water, he swam down to the river to bathe and then quietly flew with the white horse back to the Fairy realm in the sky. Since then, the river has flowed more gently, on both sides of the river there are four good seasons of green rice and corn. The Giang Ma river is no longer mentioned, but is called by the new name Giang Tien, meaning Tien river, river with Tien. take a shower. People built a temple at Giang Tien wharf and named the temple Trinh Temple, because every time soldiers and officers came to Duong Tu Minh's main temple located at Diem Son (Duom Mountain), they had to stop at Trinh Temple. prepare the crown, crown and belt, and present "Cao Son Quy Minh", that's why the temple is more solemn and respectful. Trinh Temple relics were ranked as provincial-level historical and cultural relics in 2008. The temple has been protected, restored and embellished by people for many generations and has now become an attractive spiritual tourism destination, meeting the needs of many people. the need for cultural and religious activities for tourists from all over when visiting the Duom temple festival. Source: Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Thai Nguyen province

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