Paw Taw Mu Pagoda
Paw Daw Mu Pagoda (Burmese: ပေါ်တော်မူစေတီတော်) is a Buddhist pagoda in Myeik, Tanintharyi Region, Myanmar. The largest pagoda in Myeik, it is a popular tourist attraction. The original stupa was said to have been built in the 6th century BC during the time of Buddha and contains his relics.
| Paw Daw Mu Pagoda | |
|---|---|
 Paw Daw Mu Pagoda | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Theravada Buddhism |
| Location | |
| Country | Myeik, Tanintharyi Region, Myanmar |
| Geographic coordinates | 12°27′53″N 98°37′14″E |
| Architecture | |
| Completed | 6th century BC |
King Alaungpaya stumbled upon the ruins of the pagoda in the forest and reformed it in 1931. There have been many restorations of it since then.[1] Stamping lightly on its grounds and making a wish is called "aung myay nin chin".[2]
References
- "Myeik Archipelago - Myeik Archipelago". myanmar.gov.mm. Retrieved 2020-06-27.
- "Myeik Attractions". Mergui Dolphin. 2019-07-19. Archived from the original on 2019-07-19. Retrieved 2022-11-12.
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