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| The One Pillar Pagoda, Hanoi | |
Stamp depicting the One Pillar Pagoda, Hanoi
Rising from one pillar in the centre of an elegantly square shaped lotus pond, The One Pillar Pagoda is said to represent a lotus flower growing up out of the water.
The little temple is constructed from wood based on a single stone pillar crafted into the shape of a lotus blossom and has been rebuilt several times, most recently in 1955 when the base was destroyed during the French evacuation.
The pagoda is often used as a symbol for Hanoi and remains one of the city’s most revered sights in a beautifully tranquil garden setting with benches provided for comfortable contemplation. The shrine inside the pagoda is dedicated to the Vietnamese Buddhist deity Guan Im with her effigy nestled inside the tiny three square metres temple.
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| Issued Country | Vietnam |
| Issued Year | 1957 |
| Category | Buddhist Architect World Heritage Buddhist Symbol |
| Type | Postage Stamps |