Van Dinh Shrine (Ong Do Shrine)

Worshipped Figure:

• Van Dinh Shrine (Ong Do Shrine): Worships General Do Dai (personal name Tuan, commonly called Vy; conferred title: Do Dai Tuong Quan Ngu Dao Quy Van Phan Vu Khoan Hong Dai Vuong).

Divine Chronicle and Merits:

• The three deities at the Communal House: They opened a martial arts training camp at Van Dinh. In the 10th century, when the country fell into the turmoil of the Twelve Warlords, the three brothers led the Van Dinh righteous army to Hoa Lu to follow Dinh Bo Linh. They took part in the attack on the southwest side of Do Dong Citadel, helping to defeat Do Canh Thac's forces, unify the country, and establish the Dai Co Viet state. After the Dinh dynasty suffered a crisis (Do Thich harmed King Dinh), the three maintained their loyalty and jumped into the river to take their own lives to preserve their integrity.

• General Do Dai at the Shrine: He was a great general of the Le - Mac period, skilled in martial arts, and trained troops in his homeland. He and the grand army supported the Le dynasty and guarded the border region of Kinh Bac. In a fierce battle to defend the citadel, he was severely wounded (his head was severed from his neck), but he still rode his horse back to the head of Cho bridge in his homeland before transforming and descending into the river.

• Historical and cultural imprints: The relic complex reflects the martial tradition, patriotism, and spirit of unity in quelling rebellions and defending the country of the people of Van Dinh through historical periods. This is also a famous cultural land associated with modern-era scholars such as Duong Khue and Duong Lam (who made great contributions to restoring the relic).