Alodawpyi Pagoda Explained

Alo-daw Pyi Pagoda
Location:Bagan, Myanmar
Religious Affiliation:Buddhism
Sect:Theravada Buddhism
Country:Myanmar
Functional Status:active

The Alo-daw Pyi Pagoda, also known as the Alodawpyi Pagoda or Alodawpyay Pagoda, is a Buddhist temple in Bagan, Mandalay Region, Myanmar. Built in the early 12th century, the temple is notable for its old structure and a number of fresco paintings.[1] The temple has been the subject of restorative efforts—funded by donations given by General Khin Nyunt[2] [3] —since 1994, and is a popular pilgrimage site. The temple's name translates to "Wish-fulfilling".

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21.1769°N 94.8825°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Alodaw Pyi Temple. 2015-08-17. Myanmar Tours. en-US. 2019-08-23.
  2. Book: Buddhist Art of Myanmar. Fraser-Lu. Sylvia. Stadtner. Donald Martin. 2015. Yale University Press. 9780300209457. en.
  3. Book: Pagoda. Wood. Frances. Chung. Young-Ho. Lishka. Dennis. John. Richard. 2003. Oxford University Press. Oxford Art Online. 10.1093/gao/9781884446054.article.t064601.