These days, the special national relic Temple of Literature is always bustling with hundreds of 9th grade students each day.

In addition to studying hard, many students believe in luck so they come to the Temple of Literature to pray for success on the upcoming high-school entrance exam. 

Vietnam's first university - Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam or Temple of Literature - is always bustling with hundreds of 9th grade students each day.

Many students believe in luck so they come to the Temple of Literature to pray for success on the upcoming high-school entrance exam.

In the photo: A master of ceremonies prays on behalf of students.

Students burn incense and pray for luck. They come here to ease pressures of studies and enhance their confidence before the upcoming high-school entrance exam.

This is a student from Thanh Xuan Secondary School, Hanoi.

Besides normal offerings such as flowers and fruit, students add pens and school supplies to their offering trays. They will bring these items to exam rooms with them.

Students from neighboring provinces such as Hai Phong and Quang Ninh also come here to pray for luck.

This is a student from Hoang Hoa Tham Secondary School in Quang Ninh.

A student from Dong Quang School in Quoc Oai District, Hanoi.