Kaunghmudaw Pagoda, Buddhist pagoda in Sagaing, Myanmar
The egg-shaped white pagoda rises 46 meters high with a circumference of 274 meters, featuring a massive central Buddha statue made of marble.
King Thalun initiated construction of the pagoda in April 1636 to commemorate the establishment of Inwaa as the regional capital of the Toungoo dynasty.
The pagoda contains 120 statues of nats and devas around its base, along with 802 stone lanterns inscribed with stories of Buddha's life.
The religious monument includes two intersecting corridors leading to the central chamber, with ornate green tile decorations on the ceilings and pillars.
The structure differs from traditional Myanmar pagodas through its distinctive dome design, following the architectural style of Sri Lanka's Ruwanwelisaya pagoda.
Inception: July 23, 1636
GPS coordinates: 21.93276,95.93795
Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:21
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