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ShrineVietnamese folk religionComponent of Complex of Hué Monuments — World Heritage Site (1993; component 678-009)

Hue Nam Temple (Hon Chen)

Điện Hòn Chén / Điện Huệ Nam · Điện Hòn Chén · Điện Huệ Nam · Hon Chen Temple

Hương Thọ, Huế, Vietnam Main Deity: Thiên Y A Na

A major Hue shrine associated with devotion to the Mother Goddess Thiên Y A Na.

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About Hue Nam Temple (Hon Chen)

Identity, documented context and sacred significance.

A major Hue shrine associated with devotion to the Mother Goddess Thiên Y A Na. UNESCO identifies Hòn Chén Temple as a constituent monument of the Complex of Hue Monuments. Hon Chen brings together royal-era ritual history and the veneration of the Mother Goddess Thiên Y A Na.

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Place TypeShrine
Religious TraditionVietnamese folk religion
Main DeityThiên Y A Na
LocationHương Thọ, Huế, Vietnam
CountryVietnam
HeritageComponent of Complex of Hué Monuments — World Heritage Site (1993; component 678-009)

Faith, Tradition & Sacred Association

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Religious TraditionVietnamese folk religion
Main DeityThiên Y A Na

History & Sacred Tradition

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Historical Record

UNESCO identifies Hon Chen Temple as component 678-009 of the Complex of Hué Monuments, inscribed in 1993.

Sacred Tradition

Devotees honour Thiên Y A Na as a divine Mother; blessings attributed to the goddess are matters of religious belief.

Architecture & Sacred Complex

UNESCO World Heritage property component · Component of Complex of Hué Monuments — World Heritage Site (1993; component 678-009)

Worship & Practices

Documented worship, observances and practices where available.

Mother Goddess veneration
incense offerings
Huệ Nam/ Hòn Chén Temple Festival

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October 15, 2026