Tảo Khê Mother Temple

Village tutelary deities worshipped at the Shrine: The Upper Shrine and Lower Shrine worship two generals of the Trần dynasty: Great King Grand General Vô Thông Thượng Sỹ (Vô Công) and Great King Grand General Thông Công Thái Tể (Thông Công). They were twin brothers, born on the 8th day of the first lunar month in the Bính Tý year (1236) and both passed away on the 12th day of the 11th lunar month in the Giáp Thìn year (1274).

Meritorious deeds: They were divine beings who rendered meritorious service in suppressing separatist rebellions and assisting King Trần Thánh Tông in driving out the Yuan-Mongol invaders, keeping the nation’s borders peaceful.

Mother Temple: Worships the Holy Mother Nguyễn Thị Xuân, who gave birth to the two tutelary deities.

Revolutionary and local historical marks: Tảo Khê Village is the birthplace of Mr. Nguyễn Văn Lộc (1914–1979, also known as Trương Đỗ Uông), an outstanding revolutionary who served as Minister of Agriculture and was posthumously awarded the Gold Star Order. Before the August Revolution of 1945, this temple and shrine complex was a gathering place for the masses going to seize power at Ứng Thiên Prefecture (for details, see the document lý lịch.pdf).