Private shrines - Điện thờ tư gia - are a common form of worship space in the → Private shrines (điện thờ tư gia) are a common form of worship space in the religious and belief life of the Vietnamese people, yet they have received relatively limited scholarly attention. Drawing on fieldwork and previous studies, this article examines the origins, objects of worship, spatial characteristics, and activities of private shrines in contemporary Vietnam. The findings show that private shrines are primarily established either through inheritance from previous generations or by individuals and families themselves → primarily established either through inheritance from previous generations or through initiatives undertaken by individuals and families themselves. Their objects of worship are diverse, most commonly including the Buddha, the Mother Goddesses, Đức Thánh Trần, and combinations of multiple sacred figures. Although located within private spaces, some shrines have become sites of communal religious and belief practices, attracting followers, disciples, and visitors from different places. The article identifies several issues concerning their recognition and governance, public order and safety, the potential exploitation of religious and belief practices for personal gain, and transformations in belief practices. It also proposes several directions for appropriate state governance of this form of worship space.