Sulamani Temple

The Sulamani Temple is a Buddhist sanctuary in Minnanthu with a square layout featuring three receding terraces on the ground level and four terraces on the upper level, crowned by a central stupa. The eastern entrance porch extends further than the other three sides and leads to corridors containing numerous Buddha statues.

King Narapatisithu built the Sulamani Temple in 1183 after discovering a small ruby at this location, which inspired the temple's name meaning 'small ruby'. This discovery marked the spiritual significance of the site.

The temple walls display detailed terracotta plaques with Jataka tales and murals showing scenes from Buddha's life alongside mythological creatures like Naga snakes.

Visitors should expect to walk through multiple corridors to explore the different levels and Buddha statues throughout the space. The eastern entrance serves as the best starting point to understand the structure and reach all areas.

Following the 2016 earthquake, the Zamani Project used advanced 3D scanning to document the temple and create detailed architectural plans. This comprehensive digital record has preserved the structure for future generations.

GPS coordinates: 21.16486,94.88153

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:43