Tagundaing Explained

Tagundaing (Burmese: တံခွန်တိုင်) refers to an ornamented victory column or flagstaff, typically 60to, found within the grounds of Burmese Buddhist pagodas and kyaungs (monasteries).^{[1] [2]} These ornamented columns were raised within religious compounds to celebrate the submission of nats (local animistic spirits) to the Dhamma, the Buddhist doctrine and inspired by the Pillars of Ashoka.^[1]

A mythical hintha (or more rarely a kinnara) is generally found perching atop the column, while the base of the column may be decorated with Thagyamin.^{[1] [2]} Vasudhara, the earth goddess, may also be found at the base.^[1]

See also

• • Ancient iron production
  • Ashoka's Major Rock Edicts
  • Dhar iron pillar
  • Hindu temple architecture
  • History of metallurgy in South Asia
  • Iron pillar of Delhi
    • • List of Edicts of Ashoka Pillars of Ashoka
  • Stambha

See also

• Pillars of Ashoka
• Lak Mueang

Notes and References

1. Web site: Tagundaing. Burma Collections. Center for Burma Studies, Northern Illinois University. 7 October 2013.
2. Book: Ferrars, Max. Bertha Ferrars . Burma. S. Low, Marston & Company. 1900. 37.