Phaung Daw U Pagoda (Lewe)
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| Phaung Taw Oo Pagoda | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Buddhism |
| District | Lewe |
| Location | |
| Municipality | Lewe Township |
| Country |  Myanmar |
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| Territory | Naypyidaw Union Territory |
| Geographic coordinates | 19°38′00″N 96°06′17″E / 19.6333009°N 96.1047339°E |
| Architecture | |
| Founder | King Alaungsithu |
Phaung Taw Oo Pagoda (also known as Hpaung Daw Oo) is a historical Buddhist stupa located in Lewe Township, Naypyidaw Union Territory, Myanmar.[1][2][3] It features a cave-like design with a series of terraces. Another stupa, Moe-Kaung Pagoda, is nearby.
Sayadaw U Dama and Kon Nga Yar Khaing Sayadaw funded the construction and maintenance of the pagoda. The annual Hta-Ma-Nhae-Pwe festival, celebrated on Full Moon Day in the month of Tabodwe (roughly September - October), is held here. The festivities last twenty days as four images of the Buddha are transported through the city by longboat; the boats are rowed using a technique which maximizes endurance. A fifth image of the Buddha is left at the pagoda to act as guardian while the festivities take place. Rowing competitions are also held.
References
[edit]- ^ "Wooden boat salvaged in Nay Pyi Taw". The Myanmar Times. 4 February 2013. Archived from the original on 14 December 2018. Retrieved 14 December 2018.
- ^ Sue Ye Ni (20 April 2018). "What to visit in ruby land". The Myanmar Times. Retrieved 7 January 2021.
- ^ Lisa Niver Ranja (19 November 2012). "At Inle, the best seats in the house". The Myanmar Times. Retrieved 7 January 2021.
