Seonghyeolsa Nahan Hall, Yeongju

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.832

Category

Architecture

Era

조선시대

Designated year

1985

Location

영주시, 경상북도— 경북 영주시 순흥면 죽계로 459-99, 성혈사 (덕현리)

Coordinates

36.950727, 128.542946

Seonghyeolsa Temple was first built by Buddhist Monk Uisang during the Silla Period. All the buildings of the temple are arranged in accordance with topography. Nahanjeon (Hall of the Attained Ones) is a place for the enshrinement of arahant, enlightened disciples of Buddha. A record containing details of the hall's construction and the names of the participants, found during 1984 repair work, shows that the hall was first built in the 8th year of the reign of King Myeongjong (1553) and rebuilt in the 12th year of the reign of King Injo (1634). It comprises 3-kan (a unit of measurement referring to the distance between two columns) front space and 1-kan side space and it has a gable roof called matbaejibung. The brackets which support the eaves of the roof are set up not only on the pillars but also between them. This building style is known as dapo style. The front windows are decorated with sculptures. Most notably, the window in the center is elaborately engraved with fish, crab, lotus, bird and child designs.

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