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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 ...
- approx. 2500 years ago
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- Centre of Yangon City and political and religious focal point
- Yangon’s historic octagonal pagoda in the city center. The Sule Paya is a small pagoda in the heart of Yangon. The pagoda, known as the Kyaik Athok Zedi in Burmese, is surrounded by bustling streets, a market, and colonial-era structures such as the Supreme Court and Yangon City Hall.
- Sule Nat was the inspiration for the name. The Sule pagoda is named after Sularata, a Sule Nat (spirit) who lived on the site of the pagoda. According to legend, Sularata, a Nat millions of years old, discovered the location where the relics of the Buddha’s three reincarnations were to be buried, as well as the site where the Shwedagon pagoda was to be built some 2,500 years ago.
- Golden octagonal pagoda. The Sule’s golden Mon-style pagoda is 44 meters tall. Its octagonal shape, which extends all the way up to the spire, is unusual in design.
- Other buildings on the property. A circular structure surrounds the pagoda and houses small shops that provide services such as astrology and palmistry.
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
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 ...
Mar 14, 2016 · The Pagoda is 48 meter in height with an octagonal bell shape, surrounded by small temples, bronze bells and a good collection of Buddha images are things you cannot miss in Myanmar trips. History of Sule Pagoda. Sule Pagoda was over 2500 years old, one of the oldest pagodas in Myanmar. It was used as the center of grid town by British.
The Sule Pagoda, with its golden stupa towering 44 meters high, offers visitors an enchanting glimpse into Myanmar’s deep-rooted Buddhist traditions and the country’s rich history. Its distinct octagonal shape, which continues up through the bell and the spire, is a unique architectural feature that sets it apart from most Burmese pagodas ...
