Wednesday, 08:58, 29/01/2025

Tay Ho Temple crowded with worshippers on Lunar New Year’s Day

VOV.VN - Right after the moment of transition into the Lunar Year of the Snake 2025, hordes of people converge on Tay Ho Temple in Hanoi to pray and make offerings on the first day of the new year.

tay ho temple crowded with worshippers on lunar new year s day picture 1 — Tay Ho Temple is one of the popular destinations during the Lunar New Year, especially at the beginning of the year. It worships Lieu Hanh Goddess (Mother Lieu Hanh or Mother of the Nation), one of the four immortals in Vietnamese folk religion.

tay ho temple crowded with worshippers on lunar new year s day picture 2 — The shrine attracts a large number of people annually to pray for health, happiness and luck in life and business, as well as for enjoying the splendid view of the site and West Lake nearby.

tay ho temple crowded with worshippers on lunar new year s day picture 3 — After the stroke of midnight on Lunar New Year’s Day, a continuous flow of people pour into the temple, making the entrance as crowded as a festival, VOV.VN has learned.

tay ho temple crowded with worshippers on lunar new year s day picture 4 — The sea of worshippers fill the area, all eager to participate in the first prayers and offerings of the new year, creating a vibrant and lively atmosphere of faith and celebration.

tay ho temple crowded with worshippers on lunar new year s day picture 5 — People visit the temple during the early days of the new year to pray for happiness, peace, good health, and success in their careers.

tay ho temple crowded with worshippers on lunar new year s day picture 6 — The serene atmosphere of the temple, along with the offerings of incense and prayers, creates a sense of hope and renewal for the year ahead.

tay ho temple crowded with worshippers on lunar new year s day picture 7 — Writing a prayer at temples and shrines at the beginning of the year is part of Vietnamese traditional belief and cultural practice, where people express their hopes and wishes for a prosperous, peaceful, and successful new year.

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