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The Hsinbyume Pagoda

Built by King Bagyidaw in 1816 in a memory of his wife (named Princess Hsinbyume who died in a childbirth) on the banks of the Irrawaddy River just north of M...
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Built by King Bagyidaw in 1816 in a memory of his wife (named Princess Hsinbyume who died in a childbirth) on the banks of the Irrawaddy River just north of Mandalay, the Hsinbyume Pagoda reminded me a fragile sea of snow-white glaze in its ethereal beauty softly touching the sky of azure. This stunning man-made structure is designed in a very unique way - its shape represents Mount Meru (the sacred mountain and center of the universe in Buddhist cosmology) with seven wavy terraces like seven mountain ranges surrounding Mount Meru.
Suddenly you found yourself drifting along its gentle waves under the pulsing heat of the midday sun - and you got caught up in the moment like it was the only place on earth you wanted to be…
Young Buddhist novices from the nearby orphanage, like two missing raisins, on marshmallow-like all-white terraces of the Pagoda, who, by the way, everyday reenter this labyrinth of magic trying to escape from their itsy-bitsy world of monotonous routine. These pure little monks, like other children, are just seeking the sunshine and the soulful smiles of the world.
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19 Comments | Report
Joecas
 
Joecas June 17, 2017
Beautiful capture!
eddiaz
 
eddiaz October 13, 2017
gorgeous photo!
Alana1971 PRO+
 
Alana1971 October 13, 2017
Amazing Contrast and luv the three dome shapes...absolute masterpiece!
SAngell
 
SAngell October 13, 2017
Beautiful!!! Is this for purchase?
kutsey
 
kutsey October 13, 2017
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MaryAnne306 PRO+
 
MaryAnne306 October 13, 2017
Simply beautiful photo. Plus, it's unusual and it tells a story. A winner all around! Congratulations on your contest win!
karenpphotography PRO+
 
karenpphotography October 13, 2017
What a fascinating photo!
dianernoahr Platinum
 
dianernoahr October 22, 2017
This is a stunning capture!! Bravo!!
MikeBoyle
 
MikeBoyle November 14, 2017
Congratulations on your winning photo. Nice...Very Nice
kutsey
kutsey November 14, 2017
Thanks a lot!
JDLifeshots
 
JDLifeshots November 14, 2017
Beautiful capture! Congrats.
CatWezel66
 
CatWezel66 December 08, 2017
Beautiful ????
scottfinneran
 
scottfinneran February 03, 2018
Fantastic. When did you go? I really want to go to Myanmar. How long should I budget to stay?!?! Great shot
AdirahsEyes
 
AdirahsEyes February 18, 2018
Truly a special shot as all the accolades tell. Happy shooting! adira
kellumbear PRO
 
kellumbear February 18, 2018
Splendid capture...congrats on your win!
PracticeLooking
PracticeLooking February 18, 2018
This is such a beautiful, meaningful and uplifting image! I also love how you have given us an insight into the history of the place and the spiritual connections. Congratulations on Contest Finalist in cultures of the World Photo Contest. You are a most deserving recipient!
LiliumDelight
 
LiliumDelight February 19, 2018
Congratulations on your winning the contest
Safetygal PRO+
 
Safetygal March 13, 2018
It's beautiful! Probably even more so in person.
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DutchTouch June 01, 2018
Brilliant!
Alfredo_Jose
 
Alfredo_Jose July 19, 2018
Beautiful photograph!
zahidnajam
 
zahidnajam March 08, 2020
V. nice work
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