Tourists take photos at the foot of the relic complex Attracting large number of tourists Ponagar Tower, built in 781 is an almost intact typical Champa culture architectural complex built of baked ceramic bricks. The Middle Tower (Ong palace), East Tower (Co Palace) and Northwest Tower (Dinh Co, Cau) are each associated with a god, and the main 23-meter tower is dedicated to the worship of the Goddess Thien Y A Na. The Ponagar Temple Festival is held annually in March 20th to 23rd of the lunar calendar, welcoming tens of thousands of tourists. It is considered one of the largest festivals in the south central region and the Central Highlands and recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage. All the solemn rituals are conducted according to the traditional culture of the Cham people who populated the region from the second to the mid-15th century. The rituals include statue bathing, wine and tea offerings, and readings. Cham people from the neighboring provinces of … [Read more...] about The attraction of Ponagar Temple Tower