Myathalun Pagoda
The Mya Tha Lun Pagoda (Burmese: မြသလွန်ဘုရား) is a Buddhist pagoda and the landmark of Magway which is located on the river side of the Irrawaddy.
| Myathalun Pagoda | |
|---|---|
 Myathalun Pagoda | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Theravada Buddhism |
| Location | |
| Location | Magway, Magway Region, |
| Country | Myanmar (Burma) |
  Shown within Myanmar | |
| Geographic coordinates | 20°10′11″N 94°55′2″E |
History
According to legend, the pagoda was initially built by a wealthy man called U Baw Gyaw and his wife. It was raised from its original height of 55.5 feet (16.9 m) to a height of 87 feet (27 m) by King Saw Lu (1077-1084) of Bagan.[1] The pagoda faced a huge earthquake in 1847 and it was rebuilt by the mayor of Magway, Min Din Min Hla Kyaw Gaung to the present height of approximately 104 feet (32 m).[2] It is famous because The Bed of Buddha is placed inside it.
References
- "Magwe Myathalun Pagoda". Myanmar Travel Information. Retrieved 13 October 2017.
- "Pagodas". Beautiful Myanmar. 1 April 2010. Retrieved 13 October 2017.
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