Duom Temple

Duom Temple

Duom Temple is located at the foot of Duom Mountain in Dong Dat commune, Phu Luong district, Thai Nguyen province, about 25km northwest of Thai Nguyen city center. Duom Temple worships Duong Tu Minh - a leader of the Tay people and a mandarin under the Ly dynasty who was assigned to manage the ancient Phu Luong palace (including continents that are now part of the provinces: Thai Nguyen, Bac Kan, Vinh Phuc, Phu Tho, Tuyen Quang, Cao Bang, Lang Son). He was also a famous general who had great merit in reclaiming a large portion of land from the Song invaders and firmly protecting the northern border region of Dai Viet. He also openly reclaimed land, developed the economy, maintained national unity, and was awarded the title of "God of Cao Son Quang Du" by the Ly dynasty. Later dynasties all ordained him as "Cao Son noble class, superior god". With his contributions to the country during the Ly dynasty, he was given his daughter, Princess Dien Binh, in marriage by King Ly Nhan Tong (1072 - 1128) and in marriage by King Ly Anh Tong (1138 - 1175). His daughter was Princess Thieu Dung in 1144. Thus, he was the son-in-law of two Ly dynasty kings. History books do not clearly state the year of birth and death of Duong Tu Minh, only that he lived in the late 11th and early 12th centuries. After his death, people built a temple to worship him at Duom Mountain - said to be the place where he died, and honored him as Saint Duom. Duom Temple was built in the 12th century and has been restored many times but still retains the ancient beauty of traditional architecture. The temple is located at the foot of Duom Mountain, with three gates facing the national highway. The main items include the bell tower, Lower temple, Middle temple, Upper temple, arranged against the mountainside in order from low to high. Ha Temple is the place to worship two princesses Dien Binh and Thieu Dung; Trung Temple is the place to worship the famous man Duong Tu Minh, and Thuong Temple is the place to worship his mother. In front of the temple is a large space with fields, palm hills, tea hills and the meandering Cau River flowing through. Although not large in scale, Duom Temple is a beautiful, majestic architectural complex, and is the top scenic spot of the midland region of Thai Nguyen. Duom Temple has been ranked as a National Monument since 1993. Every year, from January 6 to 8, Phu Luong district organizes the Duom Temple Festival to commemorate the merits of Duong Tu Minh. Currently, Duom Temple is a tourism highlight of Phu Luong district and Thai Nguyen province. Source: Thai Nguyen website

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