Illustration of a Northern Priestess Photographed in 1916
The illustration depicts a priestess (bà đồng) from Tonkin (an area in Northern Viet Nam) by the artist Phổ Ngạn. The priestess covers her hair …
Celebrate the Ascension Anniversary of Mother Goddess Liễu Hạnh
Today marks the 448th Ascension Anniversary of Mother Goddess Liễu Hạnh, who, following the command of the Jade Emperor, ascended to the heavenly palace. Revered …
The “Court Literature Prose” (Chầu Thần Mẫu Văn) in the book Genealogical Records of the Immortals (Tiên Phả Dịch Lục)
On the occasion of the 1st day of the Feast Month celebrating Mother Goddess Liễu Hạnh, the Primary Mother Goddess, the Second Mother Goddess of …
Third Lunisolar Month: Festivals of the Vietnamese Mother Goddess religion and the Saint Trần Belief
The festivals held in honor of the deities are highly revered and serve as profound occasions for believers to express their devotion. These sacred events …
A Court Literature Hymn Praising the Healing Powers of the Third Mistress of Water
Thần phù chỉ núi núi tan Chỉ sông sông cạn, chỉ ngàn ngàn bay Thần phù gọi gió thét mây Ấn thiêng quyết lĩnh ra …
Statue of the Second Prince of Mountain
The Second Prince of Mountain is among the Ten Princes in the Four Palaces belief of the Mother Goddess religion. He is also referred to …
The Council Hall of the Mother Goddess shrine (in the Campus of the Voi Phục Shrine in Hà Nội)
The Council Hall of the Mother Goddess shrine (in the campus of the Voi Phục Shrine in Hà Nội) venerates the three Father Emperors: the …
Woodblock Painting Celebrating Mother Goddess Liễu Hạnh Returning to the Heavenly Court
The painting in this article is titled “Ascending to the Heavenly Court From Sòng Mountain” [自崇山昇朝 – Tự Sòng Sơn Thăng Triều] and depicts the …
The Folk Painting “Mother Goddess of Mountain” by the Folk Artisan Lê Đình Liệu
The painting depicts the Fourth Mother Goddess of Mountain amidst the vast mountains. She is surrounded by a retinue of twelve goddesses. Below Her are …
The Birthday Anniversary of the Fifth Venerable Mandarin, Governor General
In Tranh’s whispers, the bronze horn’s tale is told,Of heroes fierce, with dragon glaives of old.The river listens, secrets in its waves,Ninh Giang’s Venerable Mandarin …