Tao Khe Temple and Shrine (Upper Tao Khe Shrine)
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012. Worshipped Figure and Historical Value
Village tutelary deities worshipped at the Shrine: Upper Shrine and Lower Shrine worship two generals of the Tran dynasty: Vo Thong Thuong Sy Dai Tuong Quan Dai Vuong (Vo Cong) and Thong Cong Thai Te Tuong Quan Dai Vuong (Thong Cong). The two were twin brothers, born on the 8th day of the first lunar month in the Binh Ty year (1236) and both passed away on the 12th day of the 11th lunar month in the Giap Thin year (1274).
Meritorious deeds: They were divine figures who had the merit of quelling separatist rebellions and assisting King Tran Thanh Tong in driving out the Mongol Yuan invaders, keeping the country's borders peaceful.
Mother Temple: Worships Holy Mother Nguyen Thi Xuan, who gave birth to the two tutelary deities.
Revolutionary and local historical imprints: Tao Khe Village is the birthplace of Mr. Nguyen Van Loc (1914–1979, also known as Truong Do Uong), 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 people to seize power in Ung Thien Prefecture.


