Difference between revisions of "Gawdawpalin Temple"
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| − | The [[Gawdawpalin Temple]] was built by [[King]] [[Narapatisithu]] after building the [[Sulamani Temple]]. But the [[king]] did not complete the construction. It was completed by his son {{Wiki|Htilominlo}}. It is located about 3 {{Wiki|miles}} [[south]] of the Bu [[Pagoda]] on the bank of the Ayeyarwaddy [[River]]. It is about 180 feet high and the structure is common like the [[Sulamani]] [[temple]]. | + | The [[Gawdawpalin Temple]] was built by [[King]] [[Narapatisithu]] after building the [[Sulamani Temple]]. But the [[king]] did not complete the construction. It was completed by his son {{Wiki|Htilominlo}}. It is located about 3 {{Wiki|miles}} [[south]] of the Bu [[Pagoda]] on the bank of the Ayeyarwaddy [[River]]. It is about 180 feet high and the {{Wiki|structure}} is common like the [[Sulamani]] [[temple]]. |
| − | There is a story saying that [[King]] [[Narapatisithu]] became so powerful and so proud that he proclaimed that his [[powers]] were more glorious accomplished matched to his {{Wiki|ancestors}}. Just after that, he became blind until he came to give his regards and his forebears made, paid obeisance in {{Wiki|atonement}} for his misdemeanor. | + | There is a story saying that [[King]] [[Narapatisithu]] became so powerful and so proud that he proclaimed that his [[powers]] were more glorious accomplished matched to his {{Wiki|ancestors}}. Just after that, he became [[blind]] until he came to give his regards and his forebears made, paid obeisance in {{Wiki|atonement}} for his misdemeanor. |
[[Gawdawpalin]] is counted as one of the largest [[shrines]] of [[Bagan]]. The [[temple]] is a double-storeyed [[temple]] in the late style. It is square in plan, with porticoes on all four sides, but with the eastern portico projecting further than the others. In the ground storey, a vaulted corridor runs around a central block against whose four sides are placed images of the [[Buddha]]. | [[Gawdawpalin]] is counted as one of the largest [[shrines]] of [[Bagan]]. The [[temple]] is a double-storeyed [[temple]] in the late style. It is square in plan, with porticoes on all four sides, but with the eastern portico projecting further than the others. In the ground storey, a vaulted corridor runs around a central block against whose four sides are placed images of the [[Buddha]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 12:48, 26 April 2015
- Type of monument : Type III Temple
- Location : North of Meemalaung Kyaung
- Region : Old Bagan
- Built by : King Narapatisithu
- Date : 11th Century
The Gawdawpalin Temple was built by King Narapatisithu after building the Sulamani Temple. But the king did not complete the construction. It was completed by his son Htilominlo. It is located about 3 miles south of the Bu Pagoda on the bank of the Ayeyarwaddy River. It is about 180 feet high and the structure is common like the Sulamani temple.
There is a story saying that King Narapatisithu became so powerful and so proud that he proclaimed that his powers were more glorious accomplished matched to his ancestors. Just after that, he became blind until he came to give his regards and his forebears made, paid obeisance in atonement for his misdemeanor.
Gawdawpalin is counted as one of the largest shrines of Bagan. The temple is a double-storeyed temple in the late style. It is square in plan, with porticoes on all four sides, but with the eastern portico projecting further than the others. In the ground storey, a vaulted corridor runs around a central block against whose four sides are placed images of the Buddha.
