Go BackLe Van Duyet Temple is a temple in Ho Chi Minh City built to venerate General Le Van Duyet (1763-1831), a Vietnamese military commander. This is one of the best examples of temples built to honor a national hero rather than a deity or religion.
Le Van Duyet
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Le Van Duyet was credited by Emperor Gia Long for helping to suppress the Tay Son Rebellion. However, after his death, he was repudiated by Emperor Minh Mang, but his honor was restored in the 1840, which was when the temple was built to honor him.
The main sanctuary of the temple has no statues, except that of Le Van Duyet. This is to remind the worshippers that they are worshipping a mortal. The general's personal effects, such as weapons, crystalware and even a stuffed tiger, are in the temple.
Today Le Van Duyet temple has grown into a complex of buildings, pavilions and cloisters.
Location
1 Bis Phan Dang Luu Street, Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City.
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