Thánh Mẫu Liễu Hạnh, sự tích và đền thờ Thánh Mẫu Liễu Hạnh

Saint Mother Lieu Hanh comes from the long-standing Vietnamese belief in Mother Goddess worship to show respect and gratitude to the mothers and women around her. Discover the story of Holy Mother Lieu Hanh and the temples worshiping her across the country through the following article by Agarwood Culture.

Holy Mother Lieu Hanh – Vietnamese people's belief in worshiping the Mother Goddess

Who is Holy Mother Lieu Hanh? Legend of Saint Mother Lieu Hanh

Who is Holy Mother Lieu Hanh?

Holy Mother Lieu Hanh is one of the three Holy Mothers, an important deity in Vietnam's Mother Goddess belief system. Lieu Hanh is a princess in heaven, the second daughter of the Jade Emperor. He has been respected and worshiped by people from ancient times until now. She is known by many names such as Mother De Nhi, Ma Hoang Bodhisattva, Thien Tien Thanh Mother,…

Along with Son Tinh, Thanh Giong and Chu Dong Tu, Holy Mother Lieu Hanh was awarded the Four Immortals, meaning to live forever with humanity and her descendants.

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Holy Mother Lieu Hanh is one of the three Holy Mothers

The story of Holy Mother Lieu Hanh coming to earth

Holy Mother Lieu Hanh often comes to earth to help people settle down, cultivate livestock, develop trade, etc. Among them, people often recite the three times she came to earth as follows:

Holy Mother Lieu Hanh descended to earth for the first time

Legend has it that, for the first time, Holy Mother Lieu Hanh was reincarnated as the daughter of an old couple from Nam Dinh, who were a couple who always lived a gentle life and did good deeds, but were over 40 years old and still had no children. On the full moon day of February of that year, the couple was told in a dream that the Jade Emperor would reincarnate his second daughter as a child of that family. The wife then gave birth to a daughter on the night of March 6, the year of Quy Suu.

The daughter's name is Pham Tien Nga. Although extremely beautiful and skillful in her work, the incarnation of Saint Mother Lieu Hanh always refused marriage because she wanted to stay and take care of her aging parents. The couple grew old and weak and returned to their fairyland. Fairy Nga also fulfilled her duty and went everywhere to help good people. Finally, she died in 1473 during the Hong Duc period at the age of 40.

Holy Mother Lieu Hanh descended to earth for the second time

Princess Lieu Hanh's second incarnation was the daughter of Mr. Le Thai Cong, Mrs. Tran Thi Phuc, also from Nam Dinh and named Le Giang Tien.

This time, Holy Mother Lieu Hanh got married to Mr. Tran Dao Lang and gave birth to a boy and a girl named Nhan and Hoa. But when she was 21 years old (Dinh Suu 1577), she suddenly passed away even though she had no illness.

Holy Mother Lieu Hanh descended to earth for the second time

Holy Mother Lieu Hanh descended to earth for the third time

Folklore has it that, because her previous incarnation was not complete and she was still attached to the old meaning, in the year of Canh Dan (1650), she descended to Tay Mo village in Thanh Hoa on the 10th day of the 10th month to marry a fairy. was born Mai Thanh Lam (originally Mr. Tran Dao Lang reincarnated).

This time, at a time when the world was in chaos, Trinh Nguyen was divided, people's lives were extremely miserable, so Holy Mother Lieu Hanh went to save everywhere, taking action to punish evil people. That's why people built a temple in this countryside.

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Temples worshiping Holy Mother Lieu Hanh

To commemorate the births of Holy Mother Lieu Hanh to help the people, people across the country established many temples to worship her. The most famous ceremonies include Lieu Hanh Holy Mother Temple in Quang Binh, Tay Ho Temple in Hanoi, and Phu Day Temple in Nam Dinh.

Holy Mother Lieu Hanh Temple in Quang Binh

History and architecture of Lieu Hanh Holy Mother Temple

At the foot of Ngang Pass, there is a small temple located on the main road worshiping Princess Lieu Hanh. During the reign of King Le Thai To (1385-1433), Princess Lieu Hanh descended to the world and opened a restaurant and sold goods to pedestrians passing by the foot of Ngang Pass. That beautiful girl in that remote place has attracted many curious people. The prince at that time came with evil intentions and was made foolish by her. The king sent someone to arrest her and ask her about her crime. The king felt embarrassed when Lieu Hanh recounted the prince's actions, so he let her go home. After her death, the people there built a temple at that exact location to commemorate her.

Holy Mother Lieu Hanh Temple in Quang Binh

The Temple of Saint Mother Lieu Hanh right next to the Hoanh Son range is a vestige of her birth that year. The temple has a total area of ​​about 350 m², the temple faces the sea and behind is the Hoanh Son range. From the outside to the inside, there are respectively the temple gate, the screen, the three-entrance gate, the unicorn head pillar and finally the Tien temple and Hau temple. The project is a miniature Asian architecture built with familiar materials such as stone, brick and lime, imbued with the nation's cultural identity. The temple's architecture is highlighted by pieces of porcelain skillfully put together, becoming an attraction for many visitors.

How to get to Lieu Hanh Holy Mother Temple in Quang Binh

Temple of Saint Mother Lieu Hanh is located in Quang Dong commune, Quang Trach district, Quang Binh province. The temple is 430km south of Hanoi. You can go to Dong Hoi airport and rent a car to the Holy Temple. If traveling by car along National Highway 1A, from the top of Ngang Pass, continue south for about 2km, then turn left onto the trail for 500m to reach.

The temple is located at the foot of Ngang Pass mountain, so the terrain is quite flat and easy for tourists to visit.

Holy Mother Lieu Hanh Temple is located at the foot of Ngang Pass

Tay Ho Palace worships Holy Mother Lieu Hanh in Hanoi

History and architecture of the temple worshiping Saint Mother Lieu Hanh

Tay Ho Palace is a palace on a large peninsula located in the middle of West Lake, in Quang An ward, Tay Ho district, Hanoi city. During her incarnations, the Holy Mother always took the title Lieu Hanh and traveled throughout the country to travel and interact with many people. One of them is the visiting guest Phung Khac Khoanh at West Lake Palace. People here built a temple to worship Holy Mother Lieu Hanh inside the West Lake Palace to remember her coming to this world.

According to legend, the palace was built around the 17th century. Today, Tay Ho Palace often holds festivals on two important holidays, the 3rd day of the 3rd lunar month and the 13th day of the 8th lunar month every year.

West Lake Palace worships Holy Mother Lieu Hanh

The architecture of Phu Tay Ho includes a three-entrance gate, three-fold architecture (Three temples of the Holy Mother. Through the three gates are the communal house, the pre-worship house and the harem. Next to it is the 3-storey high Son Trang Palace. Phu Tay historical site The lake still preserves many relics of rich cultural and historical value.

How to get to Phu Tay Ho

Phu Tay Ho is located in Hanoi city, people from other provinces can come here by car or plane to Noi Bai airport. The temple is located 4km west of the capital's center. You can also use bus numbers 31, 33 and 55 to get around.

Phu Tay Ho is 4km west of the center

Phu Day Temple worships Holy Mother Lieu Hanh in Nam Dinh

History and architecture of the temple

Phu Day (or Phu Giay temple, Phu Giay) is a complex of relics belonging to Mother Goddess spirituality in Kim Thai commune, Vu Ban district, Nam Dinh province. The temple was built during the Canh Tri period of the Le Dynasty (1663-1671).

The most unique architecture is the temple worshiping Lord Lieu Hanh right next to Vieng market. After being conferred with the title “Lieu Hanh Princess”, the temple was renamed Phu Day. “Phu” is the residence of the Holy Mothers and princes. The Phu Day relic complex has more than 20 unique architectural works, many of which are closely related to the life of Holy Mother Lieu Hanh such as: Phu Van Cat, Phu Tien Huong and Lord Lieu's mausoleum.

Phu Day Temple in Nam Dinh worships Holy Mother Lieu Hanh

Tien Huong Palace (or main government) was built during the Canh Tri period of the Le Dynasty (1663 – 1671) with unique architecture despite having been repaired and restored many times. Phu Van Cat is a place to worship the Holy Mother, nearly 1 hectare wide and facing Northwest. Lord Lieu's mausoleum was built later (in 1938) and is located next to the government government.

How to get to Phu Day Temple

From Hanoi to Phu Day Nam Dinh is a distance of 90km, visitors can go by car or motorbike very conveniently. Follow Highway 1A to Phu Ly (Ha Nam), turn left at the toll station about 10km. From Nam Dinh Pig Market, turn right at Cau Ho to the intersection of Road 56 to Kim Thai commune, home of Phu Day temple.

Phu Day Temple is 90km from Hanoi city center

The death anniversary of Holy Mother Lieu Hanh

The death anniversary of Holy Mother Lieu Hanh takes place on the 3rd day of the 3rd lunar month every year. On this day, temples across the country hold festivals. People hold the ceremony to show gratitude to the Holy Mother and pray for luck and peace for their families.

Costumes and costumes for Holy Mother Lieu Hanh need to be prepared

Holy Mother Lieu Hanh's cross in a red outfit with a winding dragon embroidered on top. Basically a set price will include:

+ 1 princess lace scarf

+ 1 princess lace outfit

The price of Saint Mother Lieu Hanh is always bright red

Offerings to Holy Mother Lieu Hanh

Offerings to Holy Mother Lieu Hanh need to be precious and fresh items to show respect. A typical ceremony tray will have the following:

• Fresh flowers
• White sticky rice, boiled meat/boiled chicken and bottle of white wine
• Betel tree
• A tray of paper gold coins
• A red plate
• A sheet of silk leaves.

Offerings to Holy Mother Lieu Hanh are always fully prepared

Notes when offering Mass to Saint Mother Lieu Hanh

• When going to pay homage to Saint Mother Lieu Hanh, visitors need to dress politely, discreetly and neatly before the dignity of the Mother Goddess.
• Speech must be polite and easy to listen to, not arguing in front of the temple space because of jostling and jostling.
• When you go to Thanh Mau Temple, you should only pray for simple health and fortune. You should not be greedy because it is difficult to gain her approval.

When attending the Mass of Saint Mother Lieu Hanh, you must dress politely and neatly

Prayer for the feast of Saint Mother Lieu Hanh

Namo Amitabha Buddha! Namo Amitabha Buddha! Namo Amitabha Buddha!

I bow to the nine Heavens, the ten Buddhas, and the Buddhas of the ten directions.

We respectfully bow to:

Holy Mother Lieu Hanh, Che Thang Hoa Dieu, Great King “Most spiritual and most spiritual”!

The First Heavenly Immortal Mother!

The Second Mother of the Thousand!

Third Model Aquarium!

I am….

Currently residing in…

Today is the day….

In:…

I respectfully offer the offering. Invite the Three Holy Mothers, the Jade Emperor's father, the Three Palaces of Cong Dong, the Four Palaces of Van Linh, the Council of Mandarins, the Eight Bo Son Trang, the Twelve Emperors, the Twelve Chau Cos, the Twelve Quan Caus, and the Five Thunders. Generals, Five Tiger Gods,

Thanh Bach Xa Than Linh accepts the silver ceremony and witnesses that you will receive:

Peaceful family, prosperous fortune, all good things…

We sincerely pay our respects and bow to you for witness.

Namo Amitabha Buddha! Namo Amitabha Buddha! Namo Amitabha Buddha!

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People's sincerity when praying is a must

Hau Dong Ceremony – Mother Goddess Worship

The Hau Dong ritual during the death anniversary festival of Saint Mother Lieu Hanh is an important ritual of Mother Goddess worship. Hau dong is originally a form of combining adoration singing and folk performances to bring the boy/girl into a state of escape from the world and communicate with the gods. The gods descend to them and communicate with the palace servants to convey personal ideas or as an opportunity to bless and bestow fortune on those attending the ceremony.

The Hau Dong ceremony is a special spiritual ritual on the death anniversary of Saint Mother Lieu Hanh

The belief in worshiping Saint Mother Lieu Hanh is to meet people's aspirations and needs for daily wishes such as praying for health, peace, and praying for fame and fortune.

With the sole purpose of preserving the unique traditional culture of the Vietnamese people, the belief in worshiping Saint Mother Lieu Hanh gradually penetrates deeply into everyone's mind and spiritual life. Hope this article has brought you useful information.