One Pillar Pagoda: Shining ancient values
Sunday, 11/11/2012 15:36 (GMT+7)
The Dien Huu (One Pillar) Pagoda, an unique relic in Hanoi has officially been recognised as “The Temple having the most unique architecture in Asia” since it was submitted to the India-based Asia Book of Records Organization for its recognisation 5 years ago.
A great ceremony to bestow the cup and record certificate will be held on November 12th, which will record a new landmark for this national historic site while continuing to contribute to shine cultural values of the 1000-year-old Thang Long-Hanoi capital.
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Dien Huu Pagoda’s gate was built in 1049 under the Ly Thai Tong dynasty |
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The pagoda having unique architecture is built of wood on a single stone pillar,
located in the middle of a small pond. Along with Khue Van Cac
(Constellation of Literature Pavilion), the One Pillar Pagoda was chosen as
one of Hanoi’s symbols |
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The Pagoda’s architecture is designed to resemble a lotus blossom,
which is a Buddhist symbol of purity |
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The stairs leading to the sanctum |
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The image of “Luong long chau nguyet” (2 dragons kowtowing the moon)
is to decorate the roof-top |
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The image of "Carp fish change into dragon" is to decorate the delicately-curved roof |
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A line of decoration with lotus flower |
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Every corner of the Pagoda bestows upon visitors the sense of Vietnamese culture |
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The Pogoda’s unique architecture always attracts tourists |
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….or fascinates international tourists visting the Capital’s thousand-year-history
of ancient cultural values |