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Ngoc Hoang Pagoda
histroy
This is one of the most famous and sacred pagodas in Ho Chi Minh City. Located at 73, Mai Thi Luu Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
Built around the beginning of the 20th century, by a man named Luu Minh from Guangdong - China. Therefore, the Jade Emperor Pagoda in Saigon has bold Chinese architecture
Since then, this pagoda has become a temple of the Vietnamese Buddhist Church. After 2 years, 1984, Ngoc Hoang Pagoda was changed to Phuoc Hai Pagoda.
Architecture
The architecture of yin
and
yang roof tiles
Ngoc Hoang Pagoda stands out with yin and yang tiled roofs
The overall temple is made of red brick material, mixed with a bit of antiquity.
Looking more attractive
In particular, it must be mentioned that the ancient statues made from papyrus, neatly arranged, look like the gatherings of the gods to attend the adoration with the Jade Emperor.
inside
Ngoc Hoang Pagoda
including 3 buildings: Electricity money, Central power and Main hall
Electricity money: includes the electric money, the middle hall and the main hall. Electricity money, worshiping the god Tho Dia and the god Mon Quan. The central part is used to worship Medicine Buddha, Thanh Long Dai General and Phuc Ho Dai General.
The left compartment: includes the first hall, which is the place to worship the two Song An, the statue of Ma General Quan, and the Citadel of Lu Ban and Thai Tue. The second hall is to worship the Ten Temples of Hell with 10 wooden carvings corresponding to the 10 gates of hell. The third shrine worships Ong To Ba Nguyet, 12 midwives and 13 teachers.
The right room: is the rest house and the shrine of Buddha.
Located right behind the Ngoc Hoang Pagoda, you will also see another shrine. This temple is used to worship Ong Da.
Activities at Ngoc Hoang Pagoda
Pray for love If you want to pray, go to Ong To Ba Nguyet statue to pray. This statue is located right next to the shrine of the Holy Mother and 12 midwives.
Pray for health this temple also becomes a place to pray for peace for everyone
Pray for children I don't understand because it's true or rumored, but there have been many cases of infertile couples forever without children
How to get there
You can choose to ride a motorbike, bus, grab, or personal car.
If you take a bus, you can choose routes 150, 18, 93. You can stop at stations such as Tran Hung Dao, Dinh Tien Hoang, Nguyen Dinh Chieu, Television Station, Church of Mac Ti Nho, Da Kao, ...
For private vehicles, departing from Ben Thanh, you go straight up Truong Dinh Street, turn right onto Nguyen Thi Minh Khai. Then turn onto Phung Khac Khoan street, then turn right onto Dien Bien Phu street. When you come to Nguyen Van Giai street, turn around and go down Mai Thi Luu street to go straight to the temple.
Tips for visiting this Ngoc Hoang pagoda
Before going to the Jade Emperor Pagoda, pay attention while choosing the appropriate attire. Avoid wearing clothes that are too short or too revealing. Wear something a little more discreet
If you intend to go to the temple to pray and offer offerings, it is best to prepare the ceremony at home.
After lighting incense, making vows and offering the ceremony. You can bring back fortune such as offerings, flowers, red paper, ....