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5 days ago · ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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. Let's check out everything from history, facts, photos and much more to start the exploration of this golden temple.
1 hour ago · The Shwedagon Pagoda, also known as the Golden Pagoda, is a sight to behold. Standing tall at a height of 99 meters, it is one of the most sacred Buddhist sites in Myanmar. The pagoda is adorned with thousands of gold plates and encrusted with diamonds, rubies, and other precious gemstones.
1 day ago · “I think a visit to the Shwedagon Pagoda would be wonderful,” I replied, the shimmering image of Myanmar’s most sacred site vivid in my thoughts. “Sounds good,” he nodded. “Lead the way.” Featured photo by Sebastien Boisvert | Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto
3 days ago · Fish releasing, feeding and Jivita Dana (setting free of animals) ceremony at Shin Upagutta Lake in Singuttara Park. After that, breakfast and other donated items were offered to the pagoda’s venerable monks at 6:00am, and the recitation of Parate Tayar to ward off dangers and the merit sharing ceremony continued at the open building of ancient Buddha images on the Shwedagon’s southern ...
5 days ago · The Shwedagon Pagoda, also known as the Golden Pagoda, is a magnificent Buddhist temple located in Yangon, Myanmar. It is one of the most iconic and beautiful temples in the world. Height: The main pagoda stands at a height of approximately 99 meters (325 feet).
4 days ago · Mya Thein Tan Pagoda is a large, majestic, white pagoda located in the northern side of Sagaing Region in Myanmar. This pagoda has 7 terraces that was meant to signify the 7 rivers and 7 mountains. The seventh terrace signifies the peak of Ugando Mountain. Mya Thein Tan Pagoda was actually an image of Sulamani Pagoda.
5 days ago · The Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon is one of the most sacred Buddhist sites in Myanmar, attracting pilgrims and tourists from around the world. Burmese Buddhists participate in rituals such as water pouring ceremonies and offering food to monks as acts of merit and devotion.
