Thihoshin Pagoda Explained

Thihoshin Pagoda
Native Name:သီဟိုဠ်ရှင်မြတ်စွာဘုရား
Location:Pakokku, Magway Region
Coordinates:21.3269°N 95.0677°W
Religious Affiliation:Theravada Buddhism
Country:Myanmar
Founded By:King Vijayabahu I(Ashoka Rama),King of Sri Lanka
Year Completed:King Alaungsithu

Thihoshin Pagoda (Burmese: သီဟိုဠ်ရှင်စေတီ) is a famous Buddhist pagoda in Pakokku, Magway Region, Myanmar.[1] The pagoda was initiated and offered by King Vijayabahu I(Ashoka Rama), king of Sri Lanka, who reigned until 1110. It was completed during the reign of King Alaungsithu (1090-1167).[1] A pagoda festival is held every year between May and June, from the 8th to 10th waxing days of the Burmese month of Nayon.[1] [2]

References

  1. Web site: Exploring a Hidden Place: Pakokku. Mudditt. Jessica. June 2014. My Magical Myanmar. 19 July 2015. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150721171201/http://www.mymagicalmyanmar.com/MMM%201-3.pdf. 21 July 2015.
  2. Web site: Pakokku Thiho Shin Pagoda Festival. Freedom Travel Tours Co. Ltd.. 19 July 2015.