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The Sule Pagoda ( Burmese: ဆူးလေဘုရား; pronounced [sʰúlè pʰəjá]) is a Burmese Buddhist stupa located in the heart of downtown Yangon, occupying the centre of the city and an important space in contemporary Burmese politics, ideology and geography. According to legend, it was built before the Shwedagon Pagoda during the ...
event_note History Timeline 1824 - 1850s Sule Pagoda c. 1824. မြန်မာဘာသာဖြင့် ဖတ်ရန် The Sule Pagoda prior to British rule was on an island, connected to the 'old town' of Yangon by a wooden bridge.
Nov 2, 2023 · The historical and spiritual legacy of Sule Pagoda is a tapestry woven over millennia, revealing the profound significance it holds in the hearts of the people of Myanmar and visitors from around the world. Unveiling a 2,600-Year Journey: Sule Pagoda’s history is a testament to the endurance of time. It traces its roots back more than 2,600 ...
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The Sule Pagoda stands in the heart of Yangon in a roundabout marking the intersection of Maha Bandula Road and Sule Pagoda Road. While legends assert the pagoda was founded as far back as 2,600 years ago (coinciding with the rule of the legendary Mon King, Okkalapa of Dagon), the documented history of the pagoda only extends into the 15th century.
- Sule Pagoda, Yangon, Myanmar
The Sule Pagoda was a frequent and practical rallying space for the country’s uprisings. Major rallies took place there in 1988. It was even more central to the 2007 Saffron Revolution. Up to 50,000 protesters and thousands of robed monks took to the streets in defiance of the regime.
Jun 22, 2015 · It is as ancient as it is important to the Myanmar people. The site is Sule Pagoda, a 2,500-year-old Burmese Stupa shrouded in legend. According to Burmese legend, the site where Sule pagoda now stands was once the home of a powerful spirit named Sularata. The king of the spirits, Sakka, wished to help the legendary Burmese King Okkalap build a ...
event_note History Timeline 1890 Sule Pagoda and the old Municipal Office c. 1890. မြန်မာဘာသာဖြင့် ဖတ်ရန် Photograph of Sule Pagoda and the old Municipal Office (Ripon Hall) c. 1890 by Phillip Adolph Klier. Explore more in British Burma (1826-1942)
