Painting of the Four Realms Assembly

INFORMATION ABOUT THE FOUR-PALACE COUNCIL PAINTING Material: Lacquered - Dimensions: 82 x 102 cm Adapted from the Hang Trong folk painting The Four-Palace Council, or simply the Four Palaces, is a belief system within the Vietnamese Mother Goddess worship tradition. The Four Palaces include: Heavenly Palace (the celestial realm): The first Mother Goddess (Mother of Heaven) governs the sky, controlling the powers of clouds, rain, wind, storms, thunder, and lightning. Mountain Palace (the mountainous realm): The second Mother Goddess (Mother of the Mountains) oversees the mountainous regions and bestows wealth upon all beings. Water Palace (the realm of rivers and water): The third Mother Goddess (Mother of the Waters) rules the rivers and waters, assisting in rice cultivation and fishing. Earth Palace (the realm of land): The fourth Mother Goddess (Mother of the Earth) manages the land, the source of all life. Hanging the "Four-Palace Council" painting in a prominent position in the home will bring protection and blessings to the homeowner, free from worries and illness, and ensure good fortune. The deities, spirits, officials, young ladies and gentlemen will bless the household with peace, prosperity, and success in all endeavors, enabling them to understand the times, avoid malicious people, associate with respected individuals, achieve enlightenment, have flourishing relationships, enjoy good fortune, have abundant wealth, live peacefully, be healthy and intelligent, reside in a peaceful place, and have a thriving family.