Bupaya Pagoda, Buddhist pagoda on Ayeyarwady River, Bagan, Myanmar
The Bupaya Pagoda features a cylindrical dome structure with a gilded exterior, positioned on a polygonal concrete base along the riverbank.
King Pyusawhti commissioned the construction of this pagoda in the third century after clearing excessive gourd plants from the riverside location.
The name combines 'bu' meaning gourd and 'paya' meaning pagoda in Burmese, reflecting the structure's distinctive bulbous shape design.
Following destruction by an earthquake in 1975, the pagoda was reconstructed using reinforced concrete instead of traditional brick materials.
The pagoda incorporates multiple crenellated semi-circular terraces that rise from its base, creating a distinct silhouette visible from the Ayeyarwady River.
Location: Bagan
Architects: Pyusawhti
GPS coordinates: 21.17611,94.85792
Latest update: March 4, 2025 09:28
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