Thihoshin Pagoda
Appearance
Thihoshin Pagoda | |
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သီဟိုဠ်ရှင်မြတ်စွာဘုရား | |
![]() Thihoshin Pagoda | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Theravada Buddhism |
Location | |
Location | Pakokku, Magway Region |
Country | Myanmar |
Geographic coordinates | 21°19′37″N 95°04′04″E / 21.326932°N 95.06765°E |
Architecture | |
Founder | King Vijayabahu I(Ashoka Rama),King of Sri Lanka |
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
[edit]- ^ a b c Mudditt, Jessica (June 2014). "Exploring a Hidden Place: Pakokku" (PDF). My Magical Myanmar. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 July 2015. Retrieved 19 July 2015.
- ^ "Pakokku Thiho Shin Pagoda Festival". Freedom Travel Tours Co. Ltd. Retrieved 19 July 2015.