Inner Temple, Hat Mon Commune

TRONG TEMPLE - NATIONAL-LEVEL RELIC

Trong Temple is located in Hiep Thuan village, Hat Mon commune, Hanoi city, and is a relic of outstanding historical, cultural, and artistic architectural value. The temple worships Minh Ung Tran Tuan Dai Vuong, a figure deified from the time of An Duong Vuong, who had meritorious deeds in fighting enemies, warding off evil, protecting the country, and helping the people, and was conferred the title of Superior Deity by feudal dynasties.

The temple has a long history, undergoing many changes and renovations. In 1949, local people carried out a major restoration and moved the three-entrance gate of Ba Te Pagoda to serve as the temple's Front Ceremonial Hall. Since then, the temple has become a place for organizing community religious activities and festivals. Currently, the relic includes the Front Ceremonial Hall, Rear Sanctuary, Left and Right Corridors, Nghi Mon ceremonial gate, and auxiliary works; it still retains many features of Nguyen Dynasty artistic architecture.

Annually, the traditional festival takes place from the 7th to the 11th day of the third lunar month with rituals such as water procession, statue bathing, literary procession, offerings, and folk games.

With outstanding values, the complex of Ba Te Pagoda, Trong Temple, and Ngoai Temple was ranked as a National-Level Relic in 1990. This is a space for cultural and religious activities, contributing to preserving traditions and educating generations about the moral principle of remembering the source when drinking water.