Location Nyaung U Founder King Anawrahta Opened 1057 | Country Myanmar Address Myanmar (Burma) Affiliation Theravada | |
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Completed 1057; 960 years ago (1057) Similar Ananda Temple, Shwezigon Pagoda, Dhammayangyi Temple, Htilominlo Temple, Thatbyinnyu Temple | ||
The Shwesandaw Pagoda (Burmese: ရွှေဆံတော်ဘုရား, [ʃwèsʰàɴdɔ̀ pʰəjá]) is a Buddhist pagoda located in Bagan, Burma. The pagoda contains a series of five terraces, topped with a cylindrical stupa, which has a bejewelled umbrella (hti). The pagoda was built by King Anawrahta in 1057, and once contained terra cotta tiles depicting scenes from the Jataka. Enshrined within the pagoda are sacred hairs of Gautama Buddha, which were obtained from Thaton.
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