THAP BA PONAGAR - Nha Trang

Getting There - Ponagar Tower is a Cham Pa temple located on top of a small hill at the mouth of the Cai River, Nha Trang. Ponagar Tower is located just 2km north of the city center. Many people often mistakenly think that the name "Po Nagar" refers to the entire architecture here, but in fact this is the name of the largest tower (about 23m high). Ponagar Tower is considered a prominent architectural feature in the brilliant period of Hinduism. Attractions - Po Nagar Tower was built to worship Queen Po Ina Nagar, known to the Vietnamese as Thien Y Thanh Mau Ana, the deity created from clouds and sea foam. The Cham people believe that she is the creator of the Earth, producing precious wood, trees and rice. Up to now, Ba Po Nagar tower in Nha Trang is the largest Champa complex in Vietnam. This work is divided into 3 areas: Gate Tower, Mandapa (vestibular area) and Temple Tower. Due to historical changes, there are currently only 5 architectural works concentrated in the area of Mandapa and Temple Tower. At Ba Po Nagar tower, Ba Po Nagar tower festival is also held on March 20 to 23 of the lunar calendar every year. This festival has great spiritual significance for the Cham people and is held very solemnly. In particular, at the festival, you will have the opportunity to see the typical ball dances of the Cham people, dances only offered to the mother (Mrs. Thien Y) every holiday. #mytripvlog