Sandamuni Pagoda
Mandalay
Sandamuni Pagoda, also known as Sandamani Pagoda, is a significant Buddhist stupa located southwest of Mandalay Hill in Myanmar. Commissioned in 1874 by King Mindon Min, the pagoda serves as a memorial to his younger brother, Kanaung Mintha, and three other princes who were assassinated during the 1866 Myingun Prince rebellion. The site was originally the provisional location of the royal palace, known as Nanmyay Bontha. The pagoda notably contains the graves of the assassinated princes and houses an enormous iron Buddha statue cast in 1802 by Bodawpaya, which was relocated from Amarapura by King Mindon. This statue is remarkable for its massive weight of over 40,000 pounds (approximately 18,563 kilograms). Despite undergoing repairs at times, Sandamuni Pagoda remains an important historical and religious site reflecting the turbulent history of the Burmese monarchy and Buddhist devotion.
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Astuce: Visitors should plan their visit during daylight hours to fully appreciate the architectural and historical significance of the pagoda. Since the site is occasionally under repair, checking current accessibility and opening hours in advance is advisable. While entry fees are not commonly required, donations are welcomed. Visitors may benefit from guided tours to understand the complex history commemorated by the pagoda.
Faits intéressants
- •The iron Buddha statue inside Sandamuni Pagoda weighs approximately 40,924.8 pounds (18,563.2 kilograms).
- •The pagoda was built on the provisional site of the royal palace called Nanmyay Bontha.
- •It serves as a memorial to four princes assassinated during the 1866 Myingun Prince rebellion.
Histoire
The Sandamuni Pagoda was built in 1874 by King Mindon Min as a memorial to his younger brother, Kanaung Mintha, who was assassinated in 1866 during the Myingun Prince rebellion along with three other princes.
The pagoda was constructed on the provisional site of the royal palace, Nanmyay Bontha.
It preserves the graves of the assassinated princes and was intended to honor their memory and the royal lineage.
The inclusion of the large iron Buddha statue, cast in 1802 by Bodawpaya and transported from Amarapura, adds religious and historical significance to the monument.
Guide du lieu
Graves of the Princes1874
This area contains the graves of Kanaung Mintha, Sagu Mintha, Malun, and Maingpyin Princes, who were assassinated during the Myingun Prince rebellion. It is a solemn place reflecting the turbulent history of the Burmese royal family.
Iron Buddha Statue1802
A massive iron Buddha statue weighing over 40,000 pounds, originally cast in 1802 by King Bodawpaya, relocated from Amarapura by King Mindon Min in 1874. This statue is a key religious and historical artifact within the pagoda.