Going to pagodas to pray for love is also a beautiful traditional cultural feature of the Vietnamese people. Since ancient times, going to pagodas, temples, and shrines to pray for love has become an indispensable part of people's spiritual life.
Especially in big cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, this trend has become more popular than ever. Young people not only go to pagodas to pray for themselves but also to learn about culture, history and experience a peaceful and serene space.
So, let's explore the sacred temples in Hanoi where you can entrust your wishes for a beautiful and happy love.
Tran Quoc Pagoda
Tran Quoc Pagoda, a precious gem in the heart of Hanoi, is not only a spiritual destination but also a historical witness with a history of nearly 1,500 years, built during the Ly - Tran dynasties. This pagoda is not only a sacred place for Buddhists to find peace, but also a unique architectural symbol, harmoniously combining the ancient features of the East and the strict rules of Buddhism.
Tran Quoc Pagoda - a sacred thousand-year-old ancient temple in the middle of Hanoi
Entering Tran Quoc Pagoda, we will be amazed by the large space, with many layers of houses arranged in the shape of the letter "Cong", creating a harmonious and balanced architectural whole. The three main buildings of the pagoda, the front hall, the incense house and the upper hall, are delicately connected to each other, forming a unified whole, expressing the majesty and solemnity of the sacred place.
Great spiritual and cultural symbol of Hanoi
It can be said that Tran Quoc Pagoda is one of the most special pagodas in Hanoi because the pagoda has a very special geographical location, the pagoda was built on an island located in the east of West Lake, Tay Ho district, Hanoi capital. This is one of the important places in the religious culture of Hanoi people from the past to the present. Therefore, it is not too surprising that this is also the place where young people often come to pray for a good relationship, especially on the occasion of Tet.
Ha Pagoda
In the heart of the thousand-year-old capital Hanoi, there is an ancient and majestic pagoda, not only a place for people to come to pray for peace for their families and loved ones, but also known as an extremely sacred "holy land" for praying for love. That is Ha Pagoda.
Ha Pagoda - the most effective love-praying pagoda in Hanoi
The question "Where to pray for love at Ha Pagoda?" is always a concern for many tourists, especially young people. Because Ha Pagoda is not only famous for its long history and unique architecture, but is also known for its stories of effectiveness in praying for love.
Ha Pagoda, also known as Thanh Duc Tu, is located at 86 Chua Ha Street, Dich Vong Ward, Cau Giay District, Hanoi. The pagoda is located right on a small street named Chua Ha, hidden among the bustling streets of the capital. It is believed that Ha Pagoda has the ability to connect kindred hearts, helping single people find their other half, and couples in love become more attached and passionate.
The image of Ha Pagoda is associated with many stories related to praying for love and is considered a place that "opens the way" to help couples come together.
This place attracts a lot of young people to visit, especially on the 1st and 15th of the month. Hanoian boys and girls eagerly buy items to worship and pray for love at Ha Pagoda, hoping that their love life will be smooth and they will meet their soul mate. Or more simply, they just want to find a peaceful, quiet place to help their souls heal after tiring months of work and study.
It is rumored that when going to the pagoda to pray for love in Hanoi, couples who come to pray for love at Ha Pagoda will become even more attached and happy together for a long time. Those who are single and come here will have a prosperous love life and meet the life partner they desire.
My Chau Temple - Co Loa
In the journey to discover the historical vestiges of Hanoi, surely many people have heard of My Chau Temple - a small temple located in the Co Loa Citadel complex. Co Loa Citadel, with a history of more than 2000 years, is one of the particularly important national historical relics of Vietnam. And My Chau Temple, although only a small part of that complex, carries within it a touching and mysterious story.
My Chau Temple, also known as Ba Chua Temple or My Chau Temple, is located to the west of Ngu Trieu Di Quy communal house.
According to the local people, long ago, there were some fishermen fishing on the Hoang Giang River. While pulling their nets, they pulled up a headless stone statue, sitting cross-legged with their hands on their knees. The statue had the shape of a woman. At first, people did not know what it was, but when the local dignitaries saw it, they all believed that this was Princess My Chau - the talented but tragic daughter of King An Duong Vuong.
And that headless stone statue, according to the locals, is the fulfillment of the princess's oath of old. The statue is said to have returned to Co Loa along the Hoang Giang River to "serve the king". To remember and respect Princess My Chau, the people built My Chau Temple to worship her.
The harem is where the altar of Princess My Chau is placed. On top is a throne. The innermost room is where the stone statue is placed. This is the "My Chau stone statue" mentioned in the legend.
What is special is that the statue is dressed like Princess My Chau when she was alive. The caretakers of the hermitage are also carefully selected, they must be virtuous people, have happy families, and obedient children. This further increases the sacredness and mystery of My Chau Hermitage.
My Chau Temple is a symbol of a steadfast, faithful love that has touched many people from ancient times to the present, between My Chau and Trong Thuy. Although the story behind My Chau Temple and the love story between My Chau and Trong Thuy has not been confirmed, this is indeed an extremely sacred place to pray for love. In addition, this is also a place chosen by young people to check-in every time Tet comes and spring comes.
Tay Ho Palace
Tay Ho Temple is located on a large peninsula in the middle of West Lake, built in the 17th century. This is the temple of Princess Lieu Hanh - a saint in the Four Immortals according to Vietnamese folk legend. She was an exceptionally talented person, good at singing, poetry, and had extraordinary character and virtue.
Tay Ho Temple is one of the most famous spiritual tourist destinations in Hanoi.
If you are a person who has no experience traveling to Hanoi, you will probably think that Tay Ho Palace is only famous for praying for fortune in business, but do not know that this is also one of the famous places to pray for love. In fact, in addition to praying for fortune, Tay Ho Palace also attracts many believers to come here to pray for love and return the favor when love is complete every Tet holiday.
When going to the temple to pray for love, you should prepare offerings to offer to the main altars such as: Tam Bao altar, Duc Ong altar and Thanh Mau altar. The offerings at the Tam Bao altar do not need to be too elaborate, you just need to put flowers, fruits, candles, incense and a petition clearly stating your wishes. A small note when you place offerings at this altar is that you should not put salty offerings or gold coins because this is a place to worship Buddha.
The space at the Palace is covered with ancient Vietnamese folk designs with sculptures of the four dragons, four seasons, dragon and phoenix, green and white tiger, etc.
Similar to the Three Jewels altar, offerings to the Duc Ong altar do not need to be too elaborate. You can arrange the offerings like the Three Jewels altar but can add votive money, tea, and wine. For those who pray for love, offerings to the Holy Mother altar are the most important. You need to prepare votive money, candy, a wish sheet, and in addition, you cannot miss five red roses, betel and some money.
Going to the temple to pray for love is truly a unique cultural feature of our people since ancient times. Hope you will have a beautiful love to experience a warm Valentine's Day.
