Mandalay: Temple
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Mingun Pahtodawgyi
Mingun Pahtodawgyi, an iconic edifice steeped in history and cultural significance, stands majestically on the western banks of the Irrawaddy River, just north of Mandalay, Myanmar. This massive, unfinished stupa was conceived by King Bodawpaya in the late 18th century...
Mahamuni Buddha Temple
Nestled in the heart of Mandalay, the Mahamuni Buddha Temple stands as a testament to the spiritual devotion and artistic heritage of Myanmar. This revered temple is home to the Mahamuni Buddha image, one of the country's most venerated Buddha statues.
Kuthodaw Pagoda
Nestled within the royal city of Mandalay, Myanmar, the Kuthodaw Pagoda stands as a testament to Burmese culture and Buddhist scholarship. This remarkable temple complex, also known as the world's largest book, is home to the entire Pali Canon of Theravada Buddhism...
Hsinbyume Pagoda
Nestled on the western banks of the Irrawaddy River, the Hsinbyume Pagoda stands as an architectural marvel in the city of Mandalay, Myanmar. This striking white temple, built in 1816, is a representation of the mythical Mount Meru, the center of the universe in...
Jin Taw Yan
Jin Taw Yan, nestled in the heart of Mandalay, Myanmar, is a testament to the city's rich cultural and religious heritage. Known for its spiritual significance, this temple stands as a beacon of serenity amidst the bustling cityscape.
Kaunghmudaw Pagoda
The Kaunghmudaw Pagoda stands as a remarkable testament to the architectural and spiritual heritage of Mandalay, Myanmar. This striking dome-shaped stupa, also known as the Rajamuni Pagoda, dominates the skyline with its golden silhouette and is revered as a major...
Taiktaw Monastery
Nestled in the cultural heart of Myanmar, the Taiktaw Monastery in Mandalay stands as a testament to the city's rich monastic tradition and architectural heritage. This tranquil site, characterized by its traditional Burmese monastery design, offers a glimpse into the...
Kyauktawgyi Buddha Temple
The Kyauktawgyi Buddha Temple is an emblematic spiritual site nestled in the heart of Mandalay, Myanmar. Renowned for its grandeur and sanctity, this temple is home to an impressive marble Buddha statue, intricately carved from a single block of pale green marble.
Atumashi Kyaung
Atumashi Kyaung, also known as the Incomparable Monastery, is a distinguished historical temple located in the heart of Mandalay, Myanmar. Constructed in 1857 by King Mindon, who founded Mandalay as the new royal capital, the temple is an outstanding example of...
Nagayon Pagoda
Nestled in the heart of Meiktila, Myanmar, the Nagayon Pagoda stands as a testament to the rich cultural and religious heritage of the region. This temple, though less known than some of Myanmar's other religious sites, carries a profound significance for both locals...
Tawagu Pagoda
Nestled in the heart of Mandalay, Myanmar, the Tawagu Pagoda stands as an emblem of the city's rich Buddhist heritage. This revered Buddhist temple is a cornerstone of spiritual life for the local community and a place of pilgrimage for Buddhists from across the region.
Maha Min Htin Monastery
Nestled in the heart of Mandalay, the Maha Min Htin Monastery stands as a testament to the spiritual heritage of Myanmar (Burma). This serene monastery is an exemplar of traditional Burmese monastic architecture, adorned with intricate wood carvings and resplendent...
Kyauktawgyi Pagoda
Nestled in the cultural heart of Mandalay, Myanmar, the Kyauktawgyi Pagoda stands as an embodiment of Buddhist devotion and architectural magnificence. This revered temple, renowned for its colossal seated Buddha image, is carved from a single block of pale green...
Sandamuni Pagoda
Nestled in the historic city of Mandalay, Myanmar, the Sandamuni Pagoda is a remarkable temple that commands attention with its unique architectural features and spiritual significance. Known for its distinctive array of white stupas, this sacred site stands as a...
Shwekyimyin Pagoda
Shwekyimyin Pagoda is a notable pagoda in Mandalay, Burma, located on 24th Street, between 82nd and 83rd Streets. It was built in 1167 by Min Shin Saw, a prince from Pagan, who had come to the shores of the Aungbinle lake to cultivate rice.
Yaw Mingyi Monastery
Yaw Mingyi Monastery is a Buddhist monastery in Mandalay, Burma, built in 1866 under the patronage of Pho Hlaing, the Yaw Mingyi.
Tripiṭaka tablets at Kuthodaw Pagoda
Stone tablets inscribed with the Tripiṭaka stand upright in the grounds of the Kuthodaw Pagoda at the foot of Mandalay Hill in Mandalay, Myanmar. The work was commissioned by King Mindon as part of his transformation of Mandalay into a royal capital. It was completed in 1868. The text contains the Buddhist canon in the Burmese language.
Salin Monastery
Salin Monastery is a royal Buddhist monastery in Mandalay, Burma, known for its indigenous wooden carvings. The monastery was built under the patronage of the Salin Princess. Salin Monastery was located north of Mandalay Palace, near the racetrack.
Shweinbin Monastery
Shweinbin Monastery is a Buddhist monastery in Mandalay, Burma, built in the tradition of Burmese teak architecture. The monastery was built in 1895 by a Sino-Burmese merchant married to a Burmese woman of royal extraction.
Thingaza Monastery
Thingaza Monastery is a historic Buddhist monastery in Chanmyathazi Township, Mandalay, Burma. The monastery was established donated by King Mindon Min to the Thingaza Sayadaw in 1861.
Pahtodawgyi
Pahtodawgyi is a Buddhist pagoda located in Amarapura, Burma, north of the Taungthaman Lake. It was built in 1819 by King Bagyidaw.
Bagaya Monastery
The Bagaya Monastery, located in Inwa, Mandalay Region, Burma is a Buddhist monastery built on the southwest of Inwa Palace. This magnificent monastery is also known as Maha Waiyan Bontha Bagaya Monastery.
Eindawya Pagoda
Eindawya Pagoda is a Buddhist stupa located in Mandalay, Myanmar. It was built by King Pagan Min in 1847, on the site of his residence before he ascended the throne; gilt from top to bottom; a shrine of fine proportions. The pagoda was built on the site of Pagan Min's summer house, when he was a prince.
Yadana Zedi Sinmya Shin Pagoda
Yadana Zedi Sinmya Shin Pagoda is a relic pagoda built by King Mohnyin Thado of Ava in 1431 in Sagaing, Myanmar.
Kinwun Mingyi Monastery
Kinwun Mingyi Monastery, also known as the Thakawun Monastery, is a historic Buddhist monastery in Maha Aungmye Township, Mandalay, Burma. The wooden monastery dates to 1879, built by the Kinwun Mingyi U Kaung.
Kyaymyin Monastery
Kyaymyin Monastery, also known as the Yandabo Ywaza Monastery is a historic royal Buddhist monastery in Mandalay, Burma. The monastery, located on 62nd Street, was founded originally established by a village head, the Yandabo Ywaza, in 1878. It was subsequently renovated by the Kyaymyin Queen, a minor consort of King Mindon Min.
Mogaung Monastery
Mogaung Monastery is a Buddhist monastery in Mandalay, Myanmar. The wooden monastery was built by the Mogaung Mibaya, a minor queen of King Pagan Min in 1847. The monastery's dimensions are 258 by 106 feet and is supported by 342 teak pillars. The monastery's wooden carvings are adorned with motifs from the Ramayana.
Setkyathiha Pagoda
Setkyathiha Pagoda is a notable pagoda in Mandalay, Burma. It is known for a large bronze image of the Buddha cast by King Bagyidaw in Inwa just before the beginning of the First Anglo-Burmese War in 1824.
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