Ba Chua Kho Temple - Complete Experience Guide for Tourists

Bac Ninh Goddess Kho Temple is a very famous spiritual tourism destination in Bac Ninh, where local people and distant tourists come to pray for peace, wealth, and smooth work. If you wish to find a sacred place to send your heartfelt wishes for a fulfilling and prosperous life, or simply want to explore the beautiful scenery of Kinh Bac, please refer to the article below at NVK Travel.

General introduction about Bac Ninh Goddess Kho Temple

Bac Ninh Goddess Kho Temple is located halfway up Kho Mountain, in Co Me village of Bac Ninh province. According to legend, during the Ly dynasty, Goddess Kho played a significant role in helping the king and the army manage the food storage during the resistance against the Song invaders. It is said that she personally managed, directed, organized production, and supplied food for the army at the food storage in a crucial defensive line along the Nhu Nguyet River, while also ensuring food security for the local people.

However, as the war was nearing victory, she sacrificed herself during one food supply mission for the people. When King Ly learned of her passing, he was deeply mournful and to let future generations know of her great contributions for the people and the country, he bestowed her the title of Phuc Than. The local people mourned her and to express their gratitude, they built the Bac Ninh Goddess Kho Temple.

Bac Ninh Goddess Kho Temple was built during the Ly dynasty after the resistance against the Song.

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Today, the temple has become one of the most famous Mother worship temples in the northern provinces. At the same time, it has become a sacred destination attracting a large number of visitors from all directions to offer prayers and seek fortune during the Lunar New Year.

The architectural beauty of the temple

According to many recorded documents, the temple was built around 1077 during the Ly dynasty, having gone through many historical events but was preserved by the local government, so the architecture remains almost intact. Initially, when built, it was just a small shrine located on Kho Mountain, but during the Later Le dynasty, it was renovated and expanded into a large temple. The roof of the temple is designed in the style of curved tiles, one of the characteristics of classical Vietnamese architecture.

The ancient beauty with architecture rich in Vietnamese culture

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In addition, visitors to the temple can recognize the architectural style of the Ly dynasty, designed in the shape of the character Nhi, which includes a 3-bay front hall and a 3-bay inner sanctum. The Chinese characters "Chua Kho Tu" are engraved right on the temple roof. Both pillars in front of the temple are also engraved with couplets praising the talented and courageous women who love their country and care for the people.

Throughout the resistance against the French, Bac Ninh Goddess Kho Temple also suffered heavily from the war. The local people have carried out repairs and maintained worship activities and incense offerings for many years.

For many years, the temple has been repaired and incense offerings have continued.

In 1989, the temple was officially recognized as a National Historical and Cultural Monument. Despite undergoing many renovations and preservation efforts, Bac Ninh Goddess Kho Temple still retains the distinctive features of ancient architecture.

When is the best time to visit Bac Ninh Goddess Kho Temple?

Visitors can pray for luck, peace, and favorable work at the temple at any time of the year. However, if you want to experience the vibrant festival atmosphere, you should come on the 12th to 14th of the first lunar month, as this is when the famous Bac Ninh Goddess Kho festival takes place.

The 12th to 14th of the first lunar month is the Bac Ninh Goddess Kho festival.

If you want to combine tourism, the period from late November to December is the most ideal time. The natural atmosphere is fresh and cool, and it is also when the local people are busy preparing for the festival.

Interesting and unique activities at the temple

In addition to visiting and admiring the beautiful natural scenery around the temple, visitors can also participate in traditional incense offerings and prayers for peace. If you wish to pray for wealth and peace, you can follow the suggestions below.

There are many interesting and unique activities at Bac Ninh Goddess Kho Temple.

Carefully prepare the offering tray for Bac Ninh Goddess Kho Temple.

For distant guests wishing to pray for wealth, peace, or favorable work, the preparation of offerings needs to be meticulous and thoughtful to express reverence for Goddess Kho. You can prepare the offerings yourself and present them to her.

1. Vegetarian offerings: Be sure to choose fresh fruits that are not bruised, as they symbolize prosperity and wealth, along with tea or traditional cakes, and place them on the Mother Goddess's altar.
2. Meat offerings: Boiled chicken, pork, and Vietnamese sausage are common offerings in many rituals.
3. Prepare the offering tray with raw items: Eggs, meat, salt, rice… and present them to the altar of the deities including Thanh Xa, Bach Xa, and Ngu Ho at the lower altar of the Four Palaces.
4. Offerings to Son Trang and the Guardian Deity, Thu Dien: At the temple, distant visitors only need to prepare fruits, cakes, and gold paper… For those who have already presented their offerings, they need to prepare special vegetarian dishes.
5. Offerings to the altar of Co and Cau: The items that need to be prepared are toys and items for children, designed with eye-catching and elaborate colors.

Carefully prepare the offering tray for the temple.

Lower the offerings to ask for blessings at Bac Ninh Goddess Kho Temple.

After completing the offerings, visitors can admire the scenery of the temple and must wait until the incense has burned out before lighting it again. Next, you need to sincerely bow three times before each altar, lower the offerings, and burn the paper according to specific regulations. Finally, you can lower the offerings in order from the outermost altar to the main altar, but the offerings at the Co and Cau altars must remain intact.

Borrowing capital at Bac Ninh Goddess Kho Temple.

The "borrowing capital" ritual at Bac Ninh Goddess Kho Temple is a rather unique ceremony, where locals and tourists come to offer prayers for luck and wealth in work and business. To participate, you need to write a prayer note clearly stating your name, purpose of borrowing, and especially commit to repaying the offerings.

Many people choose to come to the temple to borrow capital for business.

The offering tray needs to include incense, flowers, and gold paper, then you light the incense, pray, and place the offerings on the altar. At the agreed time, whether you succeed or fail, you must return to the temple to repay the offerings according to the amount borrowed.

A - Z guide to get to the temple

Bac Ninh Goddess Kho Temple is located about 40km from the center of Hanoi, taking about 1 hour by car. You can choose to travel by personal or public transport according to the specific directions below.

• Starting from National Highway 1A or taking the Hanoi - Bac Giang expressway. Upon reaching Bac Ninh, continue towards Tran Hung Dao Street -> Nguyen Van Cu to Co Me village. The travel time will take about 45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on traffic conditions in Hanoi.
• Bus 203 departing from Giap Bat bus station (Hanoi) will take visitors to Bac Ninh city. When the bus stops at Thi Cau Station, you can continue walking or take a motorbike taxi to the temple.

There are many ways to get to the Ba Chua Kho temple

It is important to note that if visiting the temple during holidays, travelers should choose to depart early to avoid congestion. Additionally, you can also combine visiting other famous tourist spots alongside Ba Chua Kho temple such as Do temple, Dau pagoda,…

All detailed information about the procedures for offering prayers for peace and prosperity at Ba Chua Kho temple has been fully disclosed in the content of the article above. Contact 0944 13 13 13 for further consultation about special and attractive tours in Bac Ninh and other interesting options.