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Pugan Buddhist Temple: Amidst the sound of Sanskrit, a legendary ancient temple
Release time:2024-04-21 Source: Qingqiao Number of views:

On the plains of Puganping in Myanmar, ancient temples are dotted with stars, and each Buddhist temple seems like a heavy historical book, telling ancient legends and stories. They attract tourists from all over the world to explore with their unique architectural style, exquisite mural art, and profound Buddhist culture.

Htilominlo Pahto Standing among them, after more than 700 years of wind and rain, it still stands majestic and spectacular. This temple is one of the youngest ancient temples in Pugan,Buddha Pagodaup to46 meters. Whenever dawn first appears or the sun sets in the west, the sunlight shines on the red brick exterior walls of the temple, shining brightly, as if the Buddha's light is shining, making people feel awe inspiring.

There is a legendary story about the construction of Xilong Minluo Temple. In ancient Pagan, the selection of the heir to the throne was a sacred and solemn ceremony. A large umbrella is inserted at the designated location, and candidates surround it. The direction of inclination of the umbrella determines the future king. It was in such a ceremony that King Xilongminluo stood out, was appointed as the Crown Prince, and ultimately became a wise king. To commemorate this important moment, he decided to build a temple in the place where he was chosen as the crown prince, in gratitude for the protection of the Buddha.

The architectural style of Xilong Minluo Temple is unique, adopting a pyramid like structure in the shape of Mount Sumeru. The surrounding small towers are tightly clustered step by step, like the stars and moon, symbolizing the surrender of all sides and the return of the people. The murals and sculptures inside the temple are also full of artistic charm, showcasing the essence of ancient Buddhist culture in Myanmar.

andSulamani MonasteryIt is another Buddhist temple in Pugan that shines with historical light. It was built onIn 1183, the construction was personally supervised by King Xue Hu of the land of Nabad. This temple is not only a representative work of Pugan's late architecture, but also one of Pugan's most beautiful plaster sculptures. The murals inside the temple are colorful and rich in content, involving ancient Burmese societyLife and Ethnic CustomsThe various aspects of Myanmar are valuable materials for studying its history and culture.

In addition,South Paye MonasteryIt is also a Buddhist temple that cannot be missed in the Pugan area. It used to be the prison of Manuha, and this special historical background made it important in the early architectural style of Pugan. Nanpaye Temple may be one of the earliest cave style temples in Pugan, with unique featuresPerforatedThe design of stone windows is a typical feature of Pugan's early architectural style. At the same time, it is also a Hindu temple, with its inner walls paved with fired bricks and its outer walls constructed of sandstone. This architectural structure makes it stand out among many temples in Pagan.

Strolling between the Pugan Buddhist Temple, it is as if one can hear the sound of Sanskrit and feel the tranquility and solemnity of the ancient temple. These Buddhist temples are not only artworks of architecture, but also witnesses of history and inheritors of culture. They narrate the vastness and profoundness of Myanmar's Buddhist culture in a unique way, allowing every visitor to deeply experience its unique charm and connotation.

 


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