The largest sanctuary of Cao Dai from above

The largest sanctuary of Cao Dai from above

The campus of the Tay Ninh has nearly 100 large and small architectural works built within 14 years.

The Tay Ninh shrine is a religious project of the Cao Dai religion, located in Hoa Thanh district, about 4 km from Tay Ninh city. Caodaism was born in late 1926 here. The campus of the cathedral is over one square kilometer of unobstructed paths connecting buildings.

The church is considered the home base - the basis of worship at the central level of Caodaism. Construction started in 1933, completed in 1947 but in 1955 inaugurated. The church covers an area of ​​over 2,000 m2, featuring two bells and 25 m high drums.

On the campus of the Holy See, there are nearly 100 large and small architectural works built of bamboo concrete.

The entrance to the 12-gable church is carved with sacred figurines (long, unicorn, phoenix, phoenix) and lotus. In it, the main hall is the largest door with different decorations bearing the shape of a picture.


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Occupying a large area in the Holy See are two dense gardens. According to the management board, in the garden there are old trees, rubber trees ... before planting was built. Two gardens are fenced to ensure the safety of the animals in it.

The icon of Caodaism is an eye in the triangle, symbolizing God. In addition, the religion also worshiped such as Buddha, Jesus, Confucius, Lao Tzu, Buddha Quan Yin ... These images are depicted many places around the Holy See, especially the main door.

In order to enter the interior of the Church, from the believer to the visitors must leave shoes outside. Visitors can not enter the main door but must go to the door, the door to the right, the door to the left, the door.

Inside the church there are two rows of dragons, painted blue, red, white. At the ceiling are nine sky clouds and stars.

The main hall of the Thien Mu Pagoda is located on a porch with 3,027 stars (representing 3,072 globes). Guests are not allowed to visit the center, take photos but just look at the power from both sides.

Visitors can visit the Holy See at any time of the day but should choose the holy hour (usually 12 hours) to see the solemn ceremonies of Cao Dai followers. At that time, guests can go upstairs to capture the whole interior of the Holy temple.

The 9th of January and the lunar August of the lunar calendar take place the two largest festivals of the Holy See, attracting many visitors.

There is always a custodian in the Holy See who reminds visitors of the Caodaism. "Guests are not allowed to take pictures of people taking the backdrop," said Hai.

Being the largest Holy Land of Cao Dai religion, Tay Ninh Holy See annually attracts millions of visitors and pilgrims. In the afternoon, this place becomes a relaxing place for the locals.