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11/08/2019

Buphaya (ဘူးဘုရားေစတီ)

Name - Bupaya Stupa
Donor - King Pyusawhti
Date - 3rd Century
Location - North west corner of old Bagan
Style - Pyu style

Although Buphaya is not one of Bagan's impressive monuments,it is an attractive pagoda because of its age and location is on the bank of Irrawaddy river.It was built by King Pyusawhti in 3rd century at the place where he was quelled the giant gourd plant.

Traditionally believed that these gourd plant was grown and infestation at the bank of the river during that time.Those vines were so strong.The people from Bagan, they cut it.But,those vines were doubled sprouts in the next day.When Pyusawhti heard this new,he came and killed this plant with his magic bow and arrow.And then,it was dead.As a reward,King Thamudarit gave his daughter to marry with him.After sometimes,he became a king of Bagan dynasty.When he became a king,he built this pagoda and gave the name ''Buphaya.'' ''Buphaya'' means pagoda is like a gourd fruit shape.

Bupaya is one of the earliest pagoda in Bagan.It was also damaged and fell into the river in 1975 earthquake.So,this is only reconstruction structure of the original pagoda.The original pagoda was made of brick.But,We can see the new one as a concrete structure and has been completely gilded.It is also Pyu style building.This style is very simple without any decorations and it is very look like unique cylindrical dome.

11/08/2019

'' Tharaba Gate ''

Tharaba is the main gate of the east wall
and only structure left of the old city.It was built by King Pyin Pyar in 9th century.The western and northern part of the old city were washed away by the river.There was originally twelve gates during that time.
Tharaba is derived from Pali word
''Sarabhanga.''It means shielded from arrows.

Although most of the structure is ruined,stucco carvings of the orgres can still be found.The gate is known to be guarded by spiritual beings.On the left side of the gate wall is the brother who is the ''Lord of great mountain '' and on the right side is the sister '' Golden face."
But we called ''Tint Tel'' and ''Myat Hla.''
The people who believed the spirit,when they buy new vehicles,they show it infront of these statues.They believed it can protect them from any danger.

11/08/2019

Nanpaya Temple (နန္းဘုရား)

Nanpaya is located just behind the Manuha temple.Nanpaya means it's a palace
temple because it is situated at the Manuha's palace site.It was built by Minister Nargathaman in 12th century.He is also a great grandson of Mon king Manuha.

Nanpaya is one of the four Bagan monuments built with sandstones.The other three are Shwezigone,Kyauk Ku Umin and Set Ku Teik (which was collapsed in 1956).But the outer surface of this temple is brick.

lnside of this temple,you can see four faces of Byama holding the lotus flowers and carved on the four stone pillars in the central hall.In the center of the floor,there is a brick square shrine.But there is no any images or statues.The sides of the pillars also depict ogre heads with open mouths streaming with flowers.According to the Myanmar legend,the face of the ogre represents the guardian and eats flowers instead of meat.Outside of this temple,they decorated with perforated stone windows and Kalasa pots at the top.

09/08/2019

Dear my valuable guests,

When you visit to Myanmar,don't forget to come and explore in world heritage Bagan which is fully with wonderful ancient temples and pagodas orginally dated back from 2nd to 14th century.Don't miss a chance to see the most four famous temples and stupa from Bagan.Some are interesting for its historical background.If you would like to book for guide service,please contact to our page.

1-Shwezigone (golden Stupa )
2-Ananda (the most beautiful temple)
3-Thetbyinyu (the highest temple)
4-Dhamayangyi (the most massive temple)

09/08/2019

Shwesandaw Pagoda

Shwesandaw pagoda is one of the highest stupas in Bagan.It is an imposing structure visible from far away rising from the plains of Bagan.

It was built by king Anawrahta after his conquest of Thaton in 1057 A.D.Anawrahta wanted to further Buddhism for his empire. So,he requested to Manuha,King of the Mon kingdom of Thaton,to be given a copy of the Tripitaka,the Buddhist teachings.

After Manuha's refusal,king Anawrahta invaded Thaton.After his conquest,he had Shwesandaw pagoda built to enshrine hair relics of the Buddha in it,which he had brought back from Thaton. This pagoda is also known as Mahapeinne pagoda or Ganesha pagoda.It is a cylindrical stupa with five terraces. There were also hundreds of terra-cotta plaques on the five terraces depicting from the stories of the previous lives of the Buddha. Unfortunately,nothing is left today.

The umbrella which was toppled by the earthquake.A new one was fitted after the earthquake.Shwesandaw pagoda was renovated as needed by the pagoda trustees of the pagoda with the help of the donors.So,it now look like a modern structure.During renovation,50 bronze statues of the Buddha were discovered near at this pagoda.These statues are exhibited at Archaeological Museum.Nine bronze Buddha statues discovered after the 1975 earthquake took place were moved to Bagan Archaeological Museum.

There are image housings at four sides. Moreover,a huge reclining buddha image of 70 feet long stands on the west of pagoda.

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