Shweyinhmyaw Pagoda
Buddhist temple in Kayin, Myanmar
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Shweyinhmyaw Pagoda (ရွှေရင်မျှော်ဘုရား, also spelt Shwe Yin Myaw Pagoda) is a Buddhist temple in Hpa-an, Kayin State, Myanmar. The pagoda lies on the bank of the Thanlwin River. It is the most well-known structure in Hpa-An and a popular location for tourists to see the sunset.[1]
| Shweyinhmyaw Pagoda | |
|---|---|
Shweyinhmyaw Pagoda | |
  Location within Myanmar | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Theravada Buddhism |
| Location | |
| Location | Hpa-an, Kayin State |
| Country | Myanmar |
| Coordinates | 16°53′38″N 97°37′52″E |
| Architecture | |
| Founder | Queen Sawnanwai |
| Completed | unknown |
Legend
Legend has it that the pagoda was built by a weizza (who married a dragon princess) and his daughter Queen Sawnanwai, as well as his son, a dragon king, who became nats (spirits) after they died a violent death.[2] The dragon king and his enemy, the giant frog king, formed Hpa-an. The pagoda's grounds contain impressive statues of these legendary figures.[3]
Gallery
Shwe Yin Myaw Buddha Image
Entrance of the Shwe Yin Myaw Pagoda
The dragon and giant frog statues
Night view from the Thida Street
