One Pillar Pagoda - Dien Huu
Introduction
One Pillar Pagoda – Dien Huu is one of the typical cultural, architectural, and historical symbols of Hanoi Capital, located in Ba Dinh Ward, Hanoi. The structure was first built in the year 1049, under the reign of King Ly Thai Tong, associated with the legend of the king's dream and the image of Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara seated on a lotus pedestal.
The architecture of the One Pillar Pagoda has a unique form: the small pagoda is placed on a stone pillar in the middle of a pond, creating an image like a lotus flower rising above the water surface. This is a symbol with noble and pure meaning and expresses the distinctive values of Ly dynasty architectural art.
In addition to its architectural value, the One Pillar Pagoda – Dien Huu is also an important Buddhist and religious space, associated with the history of the formation and development of the Thang Long capital.
With outstanding values in history, culture, architecture, and art, the pagoda was ranked national level in 1962 and is an icon and typical destination of Hanoi, contributing to introducing and promoting the Thang Long – Hanoi cultural heritage to domestic and international visitors.
