Con Temple

Con Temple (Den Con) is a historic temple complex located in Quynh Phuong Ward, Hoang Mai Town, Nghe An Province, Vietnam, near the coast at the foot of Con Mountain. Dedicated to the Four Holy Mothers in Vietnamese Mother Goddess worship, particularly Tu Vi Holy Mother, it is notable for its Tran dynasty origins in the 13th century, traditional Vietnamese temple architecture, and its annual spring festival that attracts pilgrims and visitors from across the region.

Visitors can expect a traditional Vietnamese temple complex set near the sea at the foot of Con Mountain in Quynh Phuong. The site includes ornate gates, courtyards, incense halls, statues and altars dedicated to the Holy Mothers, with historic steles and architectural details. The surroundings are quiet outside festival periods, with coastal scenery nearby. Visitors can walk through worship halls, observe prayer rituals, view votive offerings and explore the temple grounds.

Con Temple is believed to have been established in the 13th century during the Tran Dynasty. It is associated with the legend of the Holy Mother Tu Vi and the worship of the Four Holy Mothers. The temple has been restored and expanded through successive dynasties and is recognized as a National Historical and Cultural Relic in Vietnam.

The temple is an important center of Vietnamese Mother Goddess worship (Dao Mau) and folk belief in central northern Vietnam. It serves as a pilgrimage site for prayers for health, peace and good fortune, and hosts the annual Con Temple Festival in the first lunar month, featuring traditional rituals, processions and cultural performances.