Four Temples
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Worshippers at Nga Htat Gyi temple
The Nga Htat Gyi temple was founded in 1588. Its gigantic seated Buddha, dating from 1900, is over 45 feet high.
A sculpted Buddha at Nga Htat Gyi seems to emerge from a mural with an endless line of followers.
The giant reclining Buddha at Chauk Htat Gyi measures over 210 feet in length. It was created in 1966, replacing a slightly smaller version built in 1907.
A monk is caught in a tropical rainstorm as he heads for cover at Botahtaung Pagoda.
A view of the tropical rainstorm from one of the passageways within Botahtaung temple. Note the snakelike naga topping the outer wall: a symbolic guardian of the temple.
The standing figure is Rohani Bo Bo Gyi, a thewada or celestial guardian spirit. He is considered to be the guardian spirit of Botahtaung temple. Worshippers bring offerings to him, some of which can be seen here in the background.
Detail from a decorative mirrored-tile wall at Botahtaung temple
Worshippers at Sule Pagoda in downtown Yangon
The main stupa at Sule Pagoda, seen here in the background, is somewhat unusual, being octagonal in plan from base to top.
Floral offerings at Sule Pagoda
The main stupa and smaller stupas at Sule Pagoda
