Mimalaung Kyaung,Bagan,Myanmar
Mimalaung Kyaung
Type of monument : Type III Temple (Zedi Pauk Gu)
Location : In front of Bagan Archaeological Museum
Region : Old Bagan
Built by : King Narapatisithu
Date : A.D 1174
Monument Number : 1611
Mimalaung Kyaung is located near the old city's south gate and was erected by King Narapatisithu in 1174.
A nice set of half lion and half dragon mythical beasts guard the stairway leading up this small, square monastery platform constructed. On top of the platform, a tiered-roof shrine contains a large Bagan-style sitting Buddha.
In front of the monastery stands a brick-and-stucco pitaka library next to a large acacia tree. In the surrounding area, venerable tree, library and shrine makes for a special atmosphere are present.
Temples of Ancient Bagan, Myanmar in 4K (Ultra HD)
Bagan was capital of Myanmar (formerly known as Burma) from 9th to 13th centuries. World known for the thousands of temples (2000+) spread in area of 100 sq km/ 40 sq miles.
In this video: Temples in Bagan Archaeological Zone, and sunset views over the area. The temples/pagodas in their order in the video: Shwezigon Pagoda, Htilominlo Temple, Ananda Temple, Lawkananda Pagoda, Nagayon Temple, Mingalazedi Pagoda, Gawdawpalin Temple, Thatbyinnyu Temple, Sulamani Temple, Dhammayangyi Temple, Shwesandaw Pagoda, sunset views (in
mixed order) from Shwesandaw Pagoda & Pya Tha Da Pagoda.
Recorded February 2015 in 4K (Ultra HD) with Sony AX100.
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Bagan is an ancient city and UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Mandalay Region of Myanmar. Bagan, located on the banks of the Ayeyarwady (Irrawaddy) River, is home to the largest and densest concentration of Buddhist temples, pagodas, stupas and ruins in the world with many dating from the 11th and 12th centuries. The shape and construction of each building is highly significant in Buddhism with each component part taking on spiritual meaning.
Bagan became a central powerbase in the mid 9th century under King Anawratha, who unified Burma under Theravada Buddhism. It is estimated that as many as 13,000 temples and stupas once stood on this 42 sq km plain in central Myanmar, and Marco Polo once described Bagan as a gilded city alive with tinkling bells and the swishing sounds of monks' robes. Approximately 2,200 remain today, in various states of disrepair. Some are large and well maintained, such as the Ananda Pahto, others are small tumbledown relics in the middle of overgrown grass. All sites are considered sacred, so when visiting, be respectful including removing shoes as well as socks before entering or stepping onto them.
Bagan's golden age ended in 1287 when the Kingdom and its capital city was invaded and sacked by the Mongols. Its population was reduced to a village that remained amongst the ruins of the once larger city. In 1998, this village and its inhabitants were forcibly relocated a few kilometers to the south of Bagan, forming New Bagan where you will find accommodation in its handful of cheap, quaint, clean hotels and religious centers.
There are many places to eat in Old Bagan serving the traditional Burmese dishes, especially good old noodle soup. Some of the buffets are excellent; for about USD 4 you can eat to your heart's content from dozens of different traditional dishes. Most accommodation nowadays are found in New Bagan or Nyaung Oo. In Old Bagan, only some government-involved, luxury hotels remain. The most visited temples (but not necessarily the best) are located along the northern stretch of Nyaung Oo Rd. or at Nyaung Oo township and downwards before you arrive in Old Bagan. Don't forget that Bagan area and its 3000+ temples streches over a 20km x 20 km perimeter; if you really want to see and appreciate Bagan you'll need to rent a bike or a taxi or a horse cart, you can't do it on foot. Nyaung Oo town has the most budget accommodations.
You can take a hot air balloon ride at sunrise through 2 companies in Bagan one is called Balloons Over Bagan, around US$ 320 per person and the other is called Bagan Ballooning, US$ 350 per person with less people in the basket. The 2 companies operate from October till April.
A lot to see in Bagan such as :
Ananda Temple
Bupaya Pagoda
Dhammayangyi Temple
Dhammayazika Pagoda
Gawdawpalin Temple
Gubyaukgyi Temple (Wetkyi-in)
Gubyaukgyi Temple (Myinkaba)
Htilominlo Temple
Lawkananda Pagoda
Mahabodhi Temple
Manuha Temple
Mingalazedi Pagoda
Minyeingon Temple
Myazedi inscription
Nanpaya Temple
Nathlaung Kyaung Temple
Payathonzu Temple
Seinnyet Nyima Pagoda and Seinnyet Ama Pagoda
Shwegugyi Temple
Shwesandaw Pagoda
Shwezigon Pagoda
Sulamani Temple
Tharabha Gate
Thatbyinnyu Temple
Tuywindaung Pagoda
( Bagan - Myanmar ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting Bagan . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Bagan - Myanmar
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Sunset from Dhammayazika Paya Bagan Myanmar Burma
view from the top of Dhammayazika Paya in Burma.
Bagan Temples in Bagan, Myanmar / Burma
The thousands of temples that are spread across the plains of Bagan are the most impressive testament to the religious devotion of Myanmar’s people – and rulers – over the centuries. They combine to form one of the richest archaeological sites in Asia and provide views quite unlike anywhere else on earth.
Whether you tour Myanmar by land, river cruise, hot air balloon, or trekking on your own two feet, the sites that may linger longest in your mind—not to mention your iPhone—are the temples of Bagan. From the golden domes of stupas to the cone-shaped pagodas with crowning ornamental towers, many of the shrines to Buddhism that you see today date back originally to the 4th century.
So where do you begin temple hopping in a country that once had 10,000 of them? The best place to start is the 26-mile plain of Bagan, also known as the Bagan Archaeological Zone.
Despite wars, invasions, and sackings, the Bagan landscape is dotted with some 2,000 of these ancient, sacred structures. Not surprising this region was and still is one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites in Southeast Asia.
If time permits, start with an aerial view of the Bagan plain from a hot air balloon. It’s well worth the effort to rise early enough to see the magical sun rising over the many golden domes and spires. This drone-like view will give you a sense of the plain’s vastness. Book your balloon ride well in advance. The sky-high ride is extremely popular for Myanmar travelers, despite the cost of nearly $300 or more a person.
Next, put on your walking shoes and meander among the stupas, cave temples, and the pagoda towers. Then, to truly appreciate these marvels, choose three for a close-up, longer visit. (We suggest just three temples a day to avoid becoming numb to their beauty.) Take your time, and take it all in.
We’ve narrowed the array of temples to the following six. (If you have only a day, choose three from this list.) Save the best of the remaining 1,994 for future visits to Bagan.
1. Ananda Temple
Built in 1105, Ananda is one of the oldest temples and the largest, measuring 290 feet (a bit shorter than a football field) with pyramid-like terraces that reach 167 feet. Four towering golden Buddhas look out from the central cube in the four opposing directions. Doors of carved teak guard small Buddha statues in niches along the four entrance halls. Wall paintings, stone carvings, and elaborately decorated tiles cover each tier.
2. Kyanzittha Umin
This low, brick temple is built into a stone cliff near Shwesandaw Pagoda. It’s known for its fine frescos and paintings. No doubt some were created by the 12th century monks who lived there, but Mongol invaders in 1287 left their marks, too. You’ll notice paintings of Mongol nobles and warriors along the long, dark corridors. Although Kyanzittha Umin lies both within the cliff and outside, it is representative of Bagan’s characteristic cave temples.
3. Shwesandaw Pagoda
The bell-shaped stupa of sits on five receding terraces and towers 328 feet above the Bagan plain, making it even more imposing than the Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon.King Anawrahta, founder of the Bagan Kingdom, built the pagoda in 1057. Like most pagodas, this contains a religious relic—a hair of the Buddha—that was a gift to the King. Shwesandaw is sometimes called the Ganesh Pagoda for the stone statues of the Hindu elephant god, Ganesh that once guarded it.
4. Thatbyinnyu Pahto
Built in 1150, the tall spire atop the temple make it the tallest in Bagan. Climb up the three receding terraces 200 feet to see the Bagan plain in all directions. More than 500 depictions of the Jatakas (stories of the Buddha’s life) decorate Thatbyinnyu’s walls; and the intricate, tightly sealed brickwork is a temple hallmark.
5. Htilominlo Pahto
Built in 1218, it marks the spot where King Htilominlo was chosen to be the crown prince. Four large, golden Buddhas are ensconced on the upper floors of the massive 150-foot high structure, and the temple is topped with an ornamental spire from India. Some wall paintings, carved reliefs, and intricate plaster carvings that once covered the brick structure have survived earthquakes. Try to see it again from a distance at sunrise.
6. Gubyaukgyi Temple (Myinkaba)
In nearby Myinkaba is one of several of the region’s cave temples, built in the 12th century, around the time of the Ananda Temple and most others in Bagan. Like Ananda, Indian-style architecture predominates. What’s different, though, are the straight walls that distinguish it from most other monuments. Strategically placed windows light the inner walls and ceiling with sunlight. Many of these windows contain depictions of the Jatakas, stories of the Buddha’s former lives.
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Saung U Ba Than,Sagaing Hla Shwe,Sein Sten-Instrumental Myanmar classic song of Thu Wunna Thama
Famous and late Myanmar harpist Saung U Ba Than and pianist Sagaing U Hla Shwe and Myanmar orchestra leader (pat-waing or drum circle player) Sein Sten played Myanmar classic song of Thu Wunna Thama(Suvannasama Jataka).
A photograph of the glazed plaques described the lives of the Buddha (Suvannasama Jataka) at Mahazedi Pagoda in Bagan,Myanmar.
Shwesandaw Pagoda and Shinbinthalyaung Temple,Bagan,Myanmar
Shwesandaw Pagoda
Type of monument : Type II Pagoda (Zedi)
Location : Northeast of Old Bagan
Region : Old Bagan
Built by : King Anawrahta
Date : A.D 1057
Monument Number : 1568
King Anawrahta built Shwesandaw Pagoda after his conquest of Thaton in 1057. This graceful circular pagoda was constructed at the centre of his newly empowered kingdom. The pagoda was also known as Ganesh or Mahapeine after the elephant-headed Hindu god whose images once stood at the corners of the five successive terraces.
The five terraces once bore terracotta plaques showing scenes from the jatakas, but traces of these, and of other sculptures, were covered by lather heavy-handed renovations.
The pagoda's bell rises from two octagonal bases which top the five square terraces. This was the first monument in Bagan to feature stairways leading from the square bottom terraces to the round base of the pagoda itself. This pagoda supposedly enshrines a Buddha hair relic brought back from Thaton.
There are image housing at four sides. In them are hard stone images of Buddha in the posture of Jhana mudra, the intense concentration of mind posture. On the palms and soles of the images were incised eight petal lotus flowers. Below these images are stone slabs with grooves to let water go out. It is therefore assumed that lustral water was poured on these images.
The hti, which was toppled by the earthquake, can still be seen lying on the far side of the pagoda compound. A new one was fitted soon after tie quake. The Shwe Sandaw Pagoda was renovated as needed by the trustees of the Pagoda with the help of the donors. So it now look likes a modern structure. During renovation 50 bronze statues of Buddha were discovered near Shwe Sandaw forest monk's monastery. These statues are exhibited at Archeological Museum. Nine bronze Buddha statues discovered after the 1975 earth-quake took place were moved to the Bagan Archeological Museum.
Previously there were stone idols of deva placed back to back at the corners of the terraces. But they are now all damaged due to vandalism. Broken pieces are kept in the image house. Some of these idols are found to be Maha Peinhne devas (Ganesha). That is. why local people call this pagoda Maha Peinhne Pagoda. On the west of Shwe Sandaw Pagoda stands a huge reclining Buddha image of 70 feet long, heading towards south. It is sheltered inside an image house. On the walls of the house are original Bagan frescoes in a fair state of preservation.
Before when people were allowed to climb up the terrace of the pagoda, it was a great spot to view the sunset of Bagan. But nowadays, to keep the ancient monuments in good shape, the stairways have been closed down.
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Shinbinthalyaung Temple
Type of monument : Single storey Cave Style
Location : West of Shwesandaw
Region : Old Bagan
Built by : Unknown
Date : 11th Century
Monument Number : 1570
The Shinbinthalyaung is a long low, rectangular brick structure, a little to the west of the Shwesandaw pagoda. The temple itself is not very distinguished, but it houses the Buddha in Bagan. Shinbinthalaung Buddha image was made during the 11th Century. The temple in which the Buddha image lies is about 84 feet in length, and the image itself is 70 feet in length. The Buddha is in the position of Parinibbana, the Decease, lying on his right side, his cheek resting on his right hand.
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Myanmar/Pagodas in Bago Part 12
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Pagodas in Burma (or Myanmar) are tiered structures for Buddhist religious purposes; Theravada Buddhism is the religion of the majority of Burma's population (90%). In all parts of the country where the Burmese people live there are pagodas and Buddhist monasteries. The graceful tapering shape of a pagoda painted white or gilded to a shining gold, is a basic part of any Burmese landscape. Burma is often called the Land of Pagodas.
Stupas
A stupa, also called a pagoda, is a massive structure, typically with a relic chamber inside. The Bagan stupas or pagodas evolved from earlier Pyu designs, which in turn were based on the stupa designs of the Andhra region, particularly Amaravati and Nagarjunakonda in present-day southeastern India, and to a smaller extent to Ceylon. The Bagan-era stupas in turn were the prototypes for later Burmese stupas in terms of symbolism, form and design, building techniques and even materials.
Originally, an Indian/Ceylonese stupa had a hemispheric body (Pali: anda, the egg) on which a rectangular box surrounded by a stone balustrade (harmika) was set. Extending up from the top of the stupa was a shaft supporting several ceremonial umbrellas. The stupa is a representation of the Buddhist cosmos: its shape symbolizes Mount Meru while the umbrella mounted on the brickwork represents the world's axis. The brickwork pediment was often covered in stucco and decorated in relief. Pairs or series of ogres as guardian figures ('bilu') were a favourite theme in the Bagan period.
The original Indic design was gradually modified first by the Pyu, and then by Burmans at Bagan where the stupa gradually developed a longer, cylindrical form. The earliest Bagan stupas such as the Bupaya (c. 9th century) were the direct descendants of the Pyu style at Sri Ksetra. By the 11th century, the stupa had developed into a more bell-shaped form in which the parasols morphed into a series of increasingly smaller rings placed on one top of the other, rising to a point. On top the rings, the new design replaced the harmika with a lotus bud. The lotus bud design then evolved into the banana bud, which forms the extended apex of most Burmese pagodas. Three or four rectangular terraces served as the base for a pagoda, often with a gallery of terra-cotta tiles depicting Buddhist jataka stories. The Shwezigon Pagoda and the Shwesandaw Pagoda are the earliest examples of this type. Examples of the trend toward a more bell-shaped design gradually gained primacy as seen in the Dhammayazika Pagoda (late 12th century) and the Mingalazedi Pagoda (late 13th century)
Myanmar Girls & Golden Pagodas
Bagan in Myanmar is one of the top cultural heritage of mankind, a real great destination in Asia, find more here:
More than 2000 pagodas and temples are still standing in various conditions and are constantly renovated. Also they invested the biggest money into a huge new buildings to house the bureaucrats. If you like to combine some cultural holiday and beaches Burma is the right destination, check the websites indicated above and please write a comment.
Bagan, Myanmar - Part 5 (Dhammayazika pagoda) & Mandalay
Dhammayazika pagoda in Bagan, Myanmar.
Dhamma-Ya-Za-Ka Pagoda, Bagan, Myanmar.
The Dhammayazika Pagoda in Bagan,Myanmar
The Dhammayazika Pagoda
This pagoda is situated on the way to Bagan airport,two furlongs,south of the city of Bagan.It was erected by King Narapatisithu who reigned between A.D. 1165 and 1211.Construction started in 558 M.E.(1196) and was completed two years late in 560 M.E.(1198) at the cost of 44067 kyats in silver as mentioned in the stone engravings.
The base of the pagoda consisted of three pentagonal layers,on top of which was a layer with ten sides.Above this layer there was a circular base on which was the bell-shaped dome which merges directly into sharply tapering conical finial.At the five corners of the third pentagonal base there are five shrines.At the foot of the triple base there are caves wherein one can see the images of the four previous Buddhas and one of the next Buddha to appear.
At the eastern cave there is the Kakusandha Buddha,Konagamana Buddha at the northern cave,Kassapa Buddha at the south western cave,Gotama Buddha at the western cave and Arimetteyya Buddha at the south eastern cave.Stone steps lead to the stupa from the foot of the pentagonal base.The entire precinct of the shrine measures 1782 square feet.The perimeter of the inner surrounding wall is 1068 feet.Within the walls there is a garden.The height of the pagoda is 168 feet and 4 inches.
On the wall of the three pentagonal bases,which are ornamented with glazed Jataka plaques depicting the life of Buddha.After many years some of these plaques were either destroyed due to natural causes or ravaged by thieves so that now remain only 407.It was only after 1987 that security personnel were employed to prevent further thieving.
798 years after King Narapatisithuerected this shrine it has dilapidated for various reasons.Due to the devastating earthquake that occurred in Bagan area on 8th July 1975,many historic pagodas and shrines were destroyed,including the Dhamma-yazika Pagoda.It was only in 1996 that Rev.Ariyawuntha took the initiative to restore the pagoda together with Buddhist devotees and the state archaeological department.The restoration work was completed in mid 1997
HIDDEN TEMPLE ADVENTURES IN BAGAN, MYANMAR
Check out my adventures among the thousands of ancient stupas (temples) in Bagan, Myanmar. I discover a couple hidden temples where you can climb to the top through small, hidden stairways that most tourists don't know about. Here is a list of the temples I visit through out this video:
- Ananda Temple (large temple great to begin with)
- Pitaka Taik (very dark temple)
- Shwegu Gyi Phaya (large upstairs terrace overlooking temples)
- Dhammayan Gyi Temple (ancient original wall paintings)
- Mingalazedi Pagoda (closed due to 2016 earthquake)
- Manuha Temple (huge laying Buddha)
- Unnamed temple just south of Myin Ka Bar Village (west side of main road with hidden stairway to top)
- North Guni Temple (hidden stairway to top with 360 degree views of all temples - very difficult to find)
- Pyathetgyi Pagoda (huge castle-like temple)
Check out my write up about my experience in Bagan.
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Bagan Temples - Burma (English Version)
The archaeological zone of Bagan, in Myanmar, covers about 42 square kilometers and of the 4,400 temples that were erected during its splendor stage, today can be seen about 2,200, sufficient sample to get an idea of how was Bagan in its peak period
Bagan - the fabulous fairyland
Bagan, the promised Buddhafield is a wide plain of approx. 42 square kilometers with formerly more than 4.000 pagodas, temples and monasteries - maybe the most impressive manmade symbol of human longing for redemption. The legend goes that Buddha himslef once stayed in Bagan and predicted that the next Buddha would appear here. So for his followers the area of Bagan is a Buddhafield where you can receive the biggest merits for your reincarnation. Making sacrifices here will give you the multiple credit of doing the same somewhere else. This resulted in one of the biggest collection of pagodas since every king or wealthy person that could afford to build pagodas, did so in this plain.
Also for its decline there is a legend saying there was a prediction for the last king, Nahathihapati, that when he would finish his pagoda - the Mingalazedi Paya - his empire would be extinguished. So he stopped all work.....for a while......but finally did finish it just to see the Mongols at the gates. The king fled in panic, letting down the promised Buddhafield, the holy city of Bagan. For the Burmese a betrayal of their belief, they lost all trust in Bagan as the connection between heaven and earth - and left the place abandoned.
But even today, a long time after its hey-days, the pagodas are still in use and pilgrims come here to pray.
Nearly every pagoda has a story to tell or hides some dark secrets like Dhammayangyi Paya. Take your time to explore this wide area with its mass of amazing buildings. You can get lost for days in this maze of temples and pagodas......
Everybody is talking about Angkor, but Bagan offers the same magnificence WITHOUT the millions of masstourists. Especially now, the people of Burma are in desperate need for (the attentive) visitors. Calls for (tourist)boycotting this country only hits the common people - not the Junta leaders. I mentioned attentive tourists, because you have to look carefully where you spend your money. Avoiding all profit for the Generals and their crew might be impossible since visa fees, taxes or also entry fees end up in their pockets, but by all means avoid luxury 5-star hotels, government airlines and all business involved with the Junta and the generals who try to keep all business within their families.
For Bagan, especially avoid the watchtower - those 10 bucks certainly go to the wrong pockets.
For Burma, I guess individual travelling is the best solution, since you have a better control of your spendings. You can minimize the Juntas profit and maximize the benfit to the common people.
And for security worries, according to my experience, Burma is a very safe country with the nicest people you can imagine.
Lawkananda Pagoda - လောကနန္ဒာစေတီ VR 360° (Bagan, Myanmar)
A Buddhist Zedi built in 1059 undergoing repairs after the 2016 earthquake.
1059年に建立された仏塔。2016年の地震により被害を受けて現在修復中です。
This is a 360 degree video. Use your finger to swipe or mouse cursor to grab the screen and look around. No host. No voice-over. No music. Just pure immersion.
Located on a hill on the banks of the River Irrawaddy, Lawkananda Pagoda is more popular with locals than tourists.
I visited on a very hot day. Visitors are not allowed to wear shoes so the the tiles get very hot to walk on. The entire gilded Zedi was covered as it was being repaired. I can’t wait to come back one day and see the finished work.
There is a nice seating area with great views of the river.
A great place to visit if you are looking for less touristy places in Bagan.
Technical specs: Shot on a GoPro Fusion. Edited and finished with Adobe Premiere and After Effects. Used Mantra VR from Mettle.
ローカーナンダ パゴダ VR 360度動画 (バガン、ミャンマー)
1059年に建立された仏塔。2016年の地震により被害を受けて現在修復中です。
ホストもナレーションも音楽もなし。現地にいる気分に浸れる360°ヴァーチャルリアリティー動画です。上下右左、自由にスワイプしてみてください。
エーヤワディー川の川岸に建つローカーナンダ パゴダは、観光客よりも地元の人に人気があるようです。
訪れたのはとても暑い日でした。訪問者は靴を脱がなければならないため、タイルが非常に熱く歩くのが大変でした。 残念ながら仏塔は修復のために覆われていました。いつの日かまた訪れて修復が完了した仏塔を見てみたいです。
川の素晴らしい景色が座って眺められる場所もありました。
バガンで観光客だらけではない場所に行ってみたい人にはおすすめです。
GoProフュージョンを使って撮影。アドビプレミアとアフターエフェクトで編集。メトル社のマントラVR使用。
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Dhammayazaka Pagoda seen from the sky
Bagan is an ancient city, capital of the Pagan kingdom from the 9th to 13th centuries. More than 2000 pagodas and buddhist temples are still visible in the plain.This aerial timelapse of Bagan temples has been shot with drone. In this drone lapse footage we have a view on the Dhammayazaka Pagoda.
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