Thượng Cát Temple
Introduction
Thượng Cát Temple, also known as Thái Cực Temple or Tam Giáo Temple, is located on a high mound in the middle of a large lake.
The temple’s architecture includes a gate with a stacked-eave roof, a three-bay front hall with closed gable walls, a five-bay central hall with closed gable walls and ngai-style arms, and a two-bay rear sanctuary connected to the central hall and extending lengthwise to the rear, along with left and right auxiliary halls and the temple gate. The temple is a religious site worshipping the three religions—Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism—according to the concept of “three religions sharing the same origin.”
Currently, Thượng Cát Temple still preserves many valuable artifacts, such as: 47 statues covered in splendid gilded lacquer, a pair of worship cranes lacquered red and gilded, a bronze bell named “Thượng Cát từ chung” from the third year of Thành Thái, two benefactor steles, and an incense burner carved with dragons flanking.
Thượng Cát Temple was ranked as an architectural and artistic historical relic by the Hanoi City People’s Committee on December 31, 2002.
