via Vietnam Net, 17 July 2023: Tran Thuong Temple, a historic site in Ha Nam province, Vietnam, dedicated to Tran Hung Dao, the supreme commander of the Tran Dynasty, is known for its mysterious features and ancient worshiping objects.
The temple consists of external nghi mon, inner nghi mon, 5 buildings, 15 compartments which are divided into 3 palaces: First Palace, Second Palace and Third Palace, along with 5 Ngoc (Pearl) wells.
The architectural decoration of the temple has many different themes and motifs that are elaborately depicted, such as two dragons gazing at the moon, flying dragon, dancing phoenix, water, waves and clouds.
Tran Thuong temple still retains many ancient worshiping objects such as the worshiping throne, statues of Nghe and tortoises, incense bowls and other items such as horizontal lacquered boards, couplets, antique bells and a silver sword whose sheath is made of precious tortoise shells and is only displayed on festive days.
