... Amazing pagoda nightview... the Shwedagon is referred to in Myanmar as "The crown of Burma"...a magnificent symbol of Buddhism to the lives of the Myanmar people....it is one of the most famous pagodas in the world and it is certainly the main attraction of Yangon... architecturally, a World Gem... steeped in history and tradition, this is a must-see... best time to visit is at night when it is all lit up- the gold shines against the night sky... dear Jobbo, thanks to all your wonderful postcards I'm already convinced about it's beauty💜... I probably will never have the chance to see it all... but you never know maybe thanks to all your amazing postcards shown on my blog someone else will... so if you are an adventure tourist and like travelling off the beaten path, then this incredible destination can’t be missed!!👍 Thanks a lot once more!! ✿◕ ‿ ◕✿
©Yu Zami Aye
The pointy, bell-shaped stupa at the center of the Shwedagon Pagoda temple complex sits atop of a hill and rises 99 meters in the air. The Shwedagon Pagoda consists of hundreds colorful temples, stupas, and statues. Legend has it that the Shwedagon Pagoda is 2,500 years old, but archaeologists estimate it was first built by the Mon sometime between the 6th and 10th centuries.
This pagoda is considered the most sacred Buddhist pagoda in Myanmar as it contains relics of the Buddha that includes 8 strands of hair from the Buddha.
The builders used 8,688 sheets of gold to build the Pagoda and has 5,448 diamonds and 2,317 rubies, sapphires, and other gems both inside and outside. The Shwedagon pagoda has 1,485 bells.
Stamp:
National Flower of Myanmar - The 50th Anniversary of ASEAN
(Issued 17-11-2017)
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