Buddhist pilgrims flock to Tay Ho Temple in the first full-moon festival

Jenna Duong - Khanh Huy 20:39, 2022/02/15

On the occasion of the first full-moon festival of the Lunar Year of the Tiger, Buddhist pilgrims and visitors poured in Tay Ho Temple to seek blessings for an upcoming prosperous year.

Standing on a peninsula of the West Lake, Tay Ho District, Tay Ho Temple is considered as one of the holiest in Hanoi.

The Buddhist temple has long been popular as a most sacred place, which is proven by the large turnout of people in important events such as full-moon day, the initial day of the Lunar month, and special festivals, including the Tet.

It is dedicated to worshiping the Mother Goddesses and the Jade Emperor and is, therefore, most correctly referred to as a palace, although local people would call it a temple.

Built in the 17th century, the temple is one of the best destinations in Hanoi for those wanting to make a pilgrimage to pray for good luck and happiness on the first full-moon festival of the Lunar Year.

Late in the afternoon, the number of Buddhists to the pagoda rapidly amounts to hundreds. Due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, the number of Buddhists coming here is fewer than previous years.

Everyone comes to the pagoda to pray for luck and peace for their relatives and friends.

In order to avoid overcrowding, Tay Ho Temple’s Management Board decided to temporarily close the temple’s main shrine. However, some believers still present their offerings outside the premises and perform worship rituals from afar.

Pilgrims sincerely pray. Burning incense emits smoke creating an inspiring aromatic experience for visitors.

Phung Phuong Hanh, a student from Hanoi said that she came to the temple to pray for peacefulness and happiness for her family in the New Year. “I also wish to pass all of my exams easily and be able to find an ideal boyfriend this year,” she said.

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