Yaza Mani Sula Kaunghmudaw Rājamaṇicūḷā

Yaza Mani Sula Kaunghmudaw Rājamaṇicūḷā - Credit: Wikimedia Commons

The Kaunghmudaw Pagoda ( ; Yaza Mani Sula Kaunghmudaw (); ) is a large Buddhist pagoda on the northwestern outskirts of Sagaing in central Myanmar (Burma). Modeled after the Ruwanwelisaya pagoda of Sri Lanka,Myo Aung, Craft, Chapter: Sagaing the Kaunghmudaw is known for its egg-shaped design, which stands out among more traditional-style, pyramid-shaped Burmese pagodas. The stupa's formal name Yaza Mani Sula signifies the enshrinement of Buddhist relics inside its relic chamber. But it is commonly known by its popular name, Kaunghmudaw (). It is an important pilgrimage and tourist destination in the Sagaing area. Read more on Wikipedia

type: religious building
date from: 1636

Source: en.wikipedia.org