Stream King Pavilion of Yongmunsa Temple, Namhae

In the mid-Joseon period, Yongmunsa Temple built the Tamjindang and Jeokmukdang halls; because this site was considered more auspicious, the Daeungjeon Hall and other buildings of Bogwangsa Temple on Geumsan Mountain were moved to their present location, and the temple was renamed Yongmunsa. The Stream King Pavilion at the temple entrance was built in 1702, the 28th year of King Sukjong of Joseon. It measures three kan (bays) across the front and three kan on the side, with a gabled matbae roof that, seen from the side, forms the shape of the character 人. Inside are enshrined the Four Heavenly Kings; whereas in other temples they are shown treading on demons, here they tread instead on corrupt noblemen (yangban) and officials. In the east is Jiguk Cheonwang, in the south Jeungjang Cheonwang, in the west Gwangmok Cheonwang, and in the north Damun Cheonwang, holding respectively a biwa (a pipa-like lute), a sword, a dragon and a spear; together they act as gatekeepers, protecting those who enter and leave the temple and barring evil spirits from entering.

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Namhae, Gyeongnam

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Cultural Heritage Material · 문화유산자료