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Bagan Mahabodhi Pagoda

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Location: Old Bagan

Price: Included in the Bagan Archeaological Zone ticket

Opening hours: daily

 

Date: 1215 AD, Reign: King Nantaungmya

 

The Mahabodhi Pagoda in Bagan, Myanmar was built after the famous temple at Bodhgaya in India, where Buddha attained enlightenment.

 

Mahabodhi Pagoda in Bagan Myanmar

 

The basement of the Mahabodhi Pagoda is a quadrangular block, supporting a tall unusual pyramidal spire with a small slim stupa on top. It is covered with niches bearing seated Buddhas and interspersed with ornamental panels and mouldings.

 

Buddha image at the Mahabodhi Pagoda in Bagan, Myanmar

(Buddha image at Mahabodhi Pagoda in Bagan, Myanmar)

 

The stairway to the top is closed for visitors.

 

 

 

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