No visit to the Union of Myanmar is complete
without a visit to the 2,500 years old Shwedagon Pagoda, which enshrines
strands of Buddha's hair and other holy relics. Located west of the
Royal Lake on 114 -acre Singuttara Hill in Yangon, Shwedagon Pagoda is
the most sacred and impressive Buddhist site for the people of the Union
of Myanmar.
From a humble beginning of 8.2 meters, the Shwedagon Pagoda
today stands close to 110 meters. Shwedagon Pagoda is covered with
hundreds of gold plates and the top of the stupa is encrusted with 4531
diamonds; the largest of which is a 72 carat diamond. It is clearly one
of the wonders of the religious world. Shwedagon Pagoda is a repository
of the best in Myanmar heritage – architecture, sculpture and arts. The
Shwedagon Pagoda consists hundreds colorful temples, stupas, and statues
that reflects the architectural era spanning almost a 2,500 years.
To
understand this monumental work of art and architecture, visitors will
experience an insider's view of this magnificent symbol of Buddhism to
the lives of the Myanmar people. Shwedagon Pagoda forms the focus of
religious as well as community activities – the bustling of devotees and
monks washing the statues, offering flowers, worshiping, and
meditating. Shwedagon Pagoda is administered by the Board of Trustees of
Shwedagon Pagoda.
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Amazing Pagoda in this world!
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