Tantkyitaung Pagoda

Tantkyitaung Pagoda rises 90 feet high with nine distinct tiers, topped by an umbrella structure containing a silver vane and diamond bud ornament.

King Anawrahta constructed this temple in 397 ME at the location where a royal white elephant carrying Buddha's tooth relics paused twice during its journey.

The temple houses four sacred tooth relics of Gautama Buddha, making it a central destination for Theravada Buddhist practitioners who perform regular offerings.

Visitors need to remove shoes before entering the temple grounds and should plan their visit during morning hours when temperatures remain moderate.

From the temple platform, observers can see a dragon sculpture whose head protrudes from the wall, while its tail extends toward the distant Shwezigon Pagoda.

GPS coordinates: 21.15536,94.78786

Latest update: March 9, 2025 08:49