Deity Po Nagar part 1
Po Nagar Temple is a destination that I didn’t quite imagine to be so beautiful. It is unique in architecture and each and every part of its temple has meaning within the inscriptions and statues. There is a deep and rich feeling of historic culture and religion that one must respect when walking around. The ongoing religious visitors pray and carry out various ceremonies.
Part of me was left curious about such a location that had retained such beauty of its origins and I decided to find out a little more about the temple. The Temple is situated in Kauthara and this is a short journey from Nha Trang. For those wanting to get here there are many options to travel and perhaps a locally operated tour will be beneficial if wanting to head back to your accommodation in a timely manner.
Did you know that, Po Nagar is a Cham temple tower founded sometime before 781 C.E. and located in the medieval principality of Kauthara, near modern Nha Trang in Vietnam. It is dedicated to Yan Po Nagar, the goddess of the country, who came to be identified with the Hindu goddesses Bhagavati and Mahishasuramardini, and who in Vietnamese is called Thiên Y Thánh Mẫu.