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 Bac Le Temple is located in Tan Thanh Commune, Huu Lung District. It is dedicated to the Goddess of Forest, one of the three goddesses worshipped in the belief of Holy Mother in Viet Nam.
The temple lies on a high hill and under the foliage of old trees. The main part of the temple includes front and back halls. On the roof of the front hall is a statue of two dragons flanking a moon, which symbolizes heaven and the earth. Ceremonial hall consists of rooms. In the main room, there stand the al of the three goddesses in the center, and 1 altars of General Tran Hung Dao and S Trang on the two sides. Other rooms ; dedicated to Jade Emperor, Hoang Muoi, and Hoang Bay. The temple was restored twice in 1922 z 1933. It attracts a large number of pilgrims every year.
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