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Ananda Buddhist Temple and Pagodas

Ananda Temple is a Buddhist temple built in 1091 during the reign of King Kyanzittha. It is located in Bagan, Myanmar (Burma). The name Ananda comes from the na...
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Ananda Temple is a Buddhist temple built in 1091 during the reign of King Kyanzittha. It is located in Bagan, Myanmar (Burma). The name Ananda comes from the name of Buddha's cousin, although it was once known as Ananta Temple, coming from the phrase ananta pinya, which translates as 'endless wisdom'.

The temple adapted Indian architectural styles. The temple houses four standing Buddhas, which are adorned with gold leaf, with each facing a direction, from North to South. The temple itself is shaped similar to a cross, with several terraces leading to the top, which terminates with a small pagoda and an umbrella. Along the sides of the terraces and the base of the temple are terra cotta tiles illustrating scenes from the Jataka. Also, there is a shrine of Kyanzittha and Shin Arahan. The temple is also home to an annual festival that is held during the month of Pyahto (December to January). (Description from Wikipedia)
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Ananda Buddhist Temple and Pagodas

Ananda Temple is a Buddhist temple built in 1091 during the reign of King Kyanzittha. It is located in Bagan, Myanmar (Burma). The name Ananda comes from the na... Read more

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Ananda Temple is a Buddhist temple built in 1091 during the reign of King Kyanzittha. It is located in Bagan, Myanmar (Burma). The name Ananda comes from the na...
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