Alodawpyi Pagoda

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Alo-daw Pyi Pagoda
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Affiliation Buddhism
Sect Theravada Buddhism
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Location Bagan, Myanmar
Country Myanmar
Buddha with diamonds in the Alodawpyi Pagoda Buddha with diamonds in Alodawpyi Pagoda.JPG
Buddha with diamonds in the Alodawpyi Pagoda

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. [1] The temple's name translates to "Wish-fulfilling". [1] [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Alodaw Pyi Temple". Myanmar Tours. 2015-08-17. Retrieved 2019-08-23.
  2. 1 2 Fraser-Lu, Sylvia; Stadtner, Donald Martin (2015). Buddhist Art of Myanmar. Yale University Press. ISBN   9780300209457.
  3. Wood, Frances; Chung, Young-Ho; Lishka, Dennis; John, Richard (2003). Pagoda. Oxford Art Online. Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/gao/9781884446054.article.t064601.

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