Four Palaces - Tứ Phủ

Đạo Mẫu Việt Nam - Mother Goddess Religion of Viet Nam
Four Palaces - Tứ Phủ

Four Palaces - Tứ Phủ

Celebrate the Cultural & Aesthetic Values of
the Vietnamese Mother Goddess Religion

INTRODUCTION

What is Four Palaces - Mother Goddess Religion?

Four Palaces Belief of Vietnamese Đạo Mẫu

What is Đạo Mẫu? Đạo Mẫu (Mother Goddess Religion) is an indigenous polytheistic religion that originated in Viet Nam millennia ago, placing a strong emphasis on the worship of goddesses, with the central figure often...
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Pantheon of Four Palaces

1. General The Vietnamese Mother Goddess Religion, including its specific belief system known as the Four Palaces, exhibits a remarkable syncretism, incorporating diverse elements from Buddhism, Taoism, and indigenous folk traditions. While the pantheon of...
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Festivals of Đạo Mẫu – Four Palaces

The festivals held in honor of the deities within the official pantheon of the Four Palaces are highly revered and serve as profound occasions for believers to express their devotion. These sacred events allow individuals...
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Digital Library

The digital library of Four Palaces – Tứ Phủ contains documents related to the Vietnamese Mother Goddess religion, including topics such as religion, culture, society, etc., providing valuable information for everyone. We eagerly welcome benefactors...
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Introducing the Antique Hàng Trống Painting of the Four Palaces Council

Four Palaces - Tứ Phủ Home

We are fortunate to have obtained an antique Hàng Trống painting depicting the Four Palaces pantheon of the Mother Goddess belief, dating back to the late 19th to early 20th century. Due to the ravages of time, the painting was not in its original condition when found. After careful consideration, artisan Đoàn Thành Lộc of Nam Ngọc Hiên agreed to assist us in restoring the artwork.

To view the restoration process and learn more about this artifact, please click on See More.

ARTICLE

About Four Palaces - Mother Goddess Religion and associated beliefs

The Hagiography of the Third Mistress of Water Palace

The 12th of the Sixth lunisolar month is the feast day honoring the Third Mistress of Water. She attends on the Third Mother Goddess of... Read More "The Hagiography of the Third Mistress of Water Palace"

Photograph of a Traditional Folk Painting Vendor at Dầy Palace in 1920

The original monochrome photo is taken by an unknown French photographer. Source: FlickR manhhai (https://www.flickr.com/photos/13476480@N07/albums/72157679403574008/with/46672824654) A photograph captured in 1920 at Dầy Palace, located in... Read More "Photograph of a Traditional Folk Painting Vendor at Dầy Palace in 1920"