Ghositaram pagoda in Bac Lieu province

Located in Cu Lao village, Hung Hoi commune, Vinh Loi district, Ghositaram pagoda was built in 1860 and renovated in 2001. It embraces the typical architecture of a Khmer pagoda, consisting of a central chamber, an auditorium, a tower, a school, and the monks’ residence.

The Pagoda’s roof has several layers overlaying each other, forming a sharp top which is similar to that of a tower.

The pagoda has an atmosphere of antiquity.

Inside the central chamber

Lacquered pillars with sophisticated patterns

Statues of sacred animals at the pagoda

Exquisite patterns and reliefs at Ghositaram pagoda

A relief tells the life of Buddha

A gong at Ghositaram pagoda

Ghositaram pagoda in Bac Lieu province

25-09-2021 22:50

(VOVWORLD) - As a unique cultural destination in the Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu, Ghositaram pagoda is a museum of fine arts showcasing the talent of Khmer artists.

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