Lawkananda Pagoda
![]() | This article includes a list of general references, but it remains largely unverified because it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citations. (June 2013) |
Lawkananda Pagoda | |
---|---|
![]() | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Theravada Buddhism |
Location | |
Location | Bagan, Mandalay Region |
Country | Myanmar |
![]() ![]() Shown within Myanmar | |
Geographic coordinates | 21°7′38″N 94°51′2″E / 21.12722°N 94.85056°ECoordinates: 21°7′38″N 94°51′2″E / 21.12722°N 94.85056°E |
Architecture | |
Founder | King Anawrahta |
Lawkananda Pagoda (Burmese: လောကနန္ဒာစေတီ; pronounced [lɔ́ka̰nàɰ̃da̰ zèdì]; also spelt Lokananda, literally "joy of the world") is a Buddhist zedi located in Bagan, Burma (formerly Pagan). It was erected on the bank of the Ayeyarwaddy River, and built during the reign of King Anawrahta. It contains a replica of a Buddha tooth relic. The Lawkananda Pagoda festival along with local foodand handicrafts is celebrated in the month of July every year. Since it takes place in the rainy season, very few outside visitors are able to attend the festival.[1] On 24 May 2003, a bejewelled umbrella (hti) was hoisted to the top of the pagoda.
See also[]
References[]
- Pictorial Guide to Pagan. Rangoon: Ministry of Culture. 1975 [1955].
- Thaw Kaung (10 December 2003). "The Lawkananda Pagoda at Bagan". Perspective. Archived from the original on 27 September 2007.
Categories:
- Pagodas in Myanmar
- Bagan
- Myanmar building and structure stubs
- Buddhist temple stubs