Shwedagon Pagoda

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The structure of Shwedagon Pagoda



Out of thousands of pagodas throughout Myanmar, this is the most prestigious of them all. Constructed 2500 years ago, the present height of The Shwedagon Pagoda is 326 feet. The top of the pagoda is covered with diamonds (79,569 to be exact), rubies and other precious gems. This pagoda's compound is adorned with numerous Buddha statues, all of which represents a different Buddha. The Burmese believe in more than one Buddha. Great place to catch the sunset or people watch as locals both young and old mingle.



The compound surrounding Shwedagon Pagoda.









King Tharyarwady's Bell, was casted and donated in 1841 AD during the reign of King Tharyarwady.







Locals enjoying the sunset









Buddha's sacred Tooth relic Replica donated in on June 2013 by Ling Guang Buddha's Tooth Relic monastry, Bejing.



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Dhammazedi Stone Inscription. In 1435 A.D. King Dhammazedi had the history of the Shwedagon inscribed in stone in three different languages: Mon, Myanmar and Pali.



Prayer session taking place

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