Top 10 Interesting Facts about Kyauk Taw Gyi

Top 10 Interesting Facts about Kyauk Taw Gyi

Pagoda at Kyauktawgyi, Amarapura by Dharma/Wikipedia

Kyauktawgyi Paya the pagoda of the Great Marble Image, the construction was started by King Mindon.

Originally the Pagoda was styled after Ananda Pahto in Bagan the completed Paya however bears no resemblance to that massive structure.

Every October one of the largest festivals is held at the Kyautawgyi. Tourists visiting this place can find interesting souvenirs.

The prime feature of the Kyauktawgyi Paya is the huge seated Buddha sculpture from a single block of green marble.

It’s said whether true or false that a canal was dug from the Ayeyarwady to the site to float the stone that carved the Pagoda.

1. The Pagoda curved marble image was transported using a special railroad carriage

It took ten thousand to twelve thousand men to transport the stone block from the Ayeyarwady to the site the Pagoda was curved.

A covered corridor leads through the garden of the arhats to the structure housing the Buddha, on each of the four sides they are twenty shrines.

The shrines in the four corners represent the arhats the eighty great disciples of the Buddha. The partially carved was finished and erected at an auspicious location.

The marble image was transported using a special railroad carriage which was placed on a two hundred feet long barge donated by the Asia World company.

2. The astonishing Pagoda Is located in Amarapura Burma neat Taungthaman

Kyauktawgyi Pagoda also known as the Taungthaman is a Buddhist Pagoda located in Amarapura Burma near Taungthaman.

It was built by King Pagan min; it exemplifies a type of architecture from the Indian pagan design and was entirely constructed by Burmese architects.

The pagoda is crowned with five tiered pyatthat roofs. The artistic interest of the stupa lies in the numerous frescoes with its four porches adorned.

3. The awesome Kyauk Taw Gyi Festive it’s the largest in Mandalay held in October 

Kyauktawgyi Paya festive is the largest festival in Mandalay usually held in October and locals and foreign visitors are crowded.

The festive usually begins one day before the full moon day of Thadingyut and its focus is on the huge Buddha carved from a block of marble.

During the festive thousands of Mandalay, villagers, and locals all over Myanmar will come to pay respects to the marble Buddha image at Kyauk Taw Gyi Pagoda.

This festive allows tourists to visit the carnival and indulge in the joyous environment or join the locals in praying and paying tributes to the Pagoda.

Culture lovers will love to witness the ancient Buddhist festival as it features a contrasting combination of the liveliness of the local market.

4. The Interesting Nagayon Temple its name comes from the largest serpent mouth 

Nagayon Pagoda in Amarapura, Myanmar by Christophe95 /Wikimedia Commons

Ngayon temple is about half a mile south of Myinkaba village, gets its name from the largest serpent mouth that arch over the statue of Buddha.

The temple is an elegant structure attributed to the Mon workmanship it has a shrine that contains a huge standing Buddha flanked by two shorter Buddhas.

The founding legend says that the temple is built on the spot where Prince Kyanzittha slept while Naga watched over him.

The name Nga refers to the King of Cobras that are styled around the place often protecting the entrances to Pagodas.

The tall main shrine has small skylights in the ceiling allowing natural light and if you go at the right time of day, you can see the main statue.

5. The astonishing Mahagandayon  is the biggest that adheres to the Vinaya 

Mahagandhayon Monastery, Amarapura, Mandalay, Myanmar by Jacklee/ Wikimedia commons

When in Myanmar you cannot miss visiting one of the biggest and most important monasteries the Mahagandayon Monastery.

The monastery is known for its strict adherence to the Vinaya the Buddhist monastic code the monastery is located in Amarapura Myanmar.

The Monastery is not known for its building but it’s striking how big it is, the monastery is seen like a city with schools, prayer rooms, places for monks, and many more.

As a tourist, you can drench yourself in the unique cultural traditions and religious practices of Myanmar.

Myanmar takes part in an ancient Buddhist ritual at the local monastery in Mandalay the most prominent monastic college.

When visiting the monastery, you can make a food donation ritual by offering the monks cakes and rice, this ritual is said to earn you merit.

6. U-Bein Bridge 1.2 Kilometer it was built by using wood from the royal palace in Inwa

U Bein Bridge, Mandalay by kallerna/Wikimedia commons

The bridge was built from wood reclaimed from the former Royal Palace in Inwa, it is a crossing that stretches through Taungthaman lake.

The 1.2 Kilometer bridge is believed to be the oldest and longest teakwood bridge in the world.

Though the bridge remains intact they are fears that some pillars have decayed and can be dangerous.

The ministry of culture department of Archaeology, National Museum, and library plan to carry out repairs on the bridge.

The best time to visit the bridge is after sunrise when hundreds of villagers and monks commute.

7. Taungthaman the famous lake that has the U-Bein bridge tourists can take a boat

Taungthaman Lake, Amarapura Mandalay by That/ Wikimedia commons

The lake is famous for the U-Bein bridge that crosses it the lake practically disappears in the dry season.

This is one of the best places in Amarapura where one can see most fishermen wading west deep in the muddy water to hunt for fish.

As a tourist, you can take a boat along the lake and watch the tranquility and serenity of the graceful lake.

8. Amarapura township also known as the Immortal city known for its popular day trip for tourists

Amarapura is the former capital city of Myanmar and now it’s the township of Mandala City it lies on the left bank of the Irrawaddy River.

The township was also known as The Immortal City today it’s known for its traditional silk and cotton weaving and bronze casting.

The township is a popular tourist day trip destination, King Tharrawaddy restored Amarapura as the capital but an earthquake ruined its walls.

9. Maha Samaya Day is celebrated on the full moon of Nayon a sacred Buddhist religious ceremony

On the full moon day of Nayon is a sacred day for Buddhists the religious ceremony is held at the KyaukTawGyi Pagoda.

Maha Samaya means a great occasion, it’s a day when the Lord Buddha preached Maha Samaya Sutta to a gigantic number of disciples.

It is a religious day for Myanmar Buddhist Pilgrims and is crowded not only at KyaukTawGyi Pagoda but also at other prominent Pagodas across the country.

10. To see the Kyauk Taw Gyi Pagoda entry is free and they are four convenient ways to reach Pagoda

As a tourist as you visit Kyauk Taw Gyi Pagoda its free no entry charges for locals or tourists, this is to allow visitors to enjoy the beautiful Pagoda.

There are four ways for a visitor to travel to the Pagoda you can travel by a Trishaw, you can hire a Motorcycle taxi or taxi and you can also rent a bicycle and cycle around the Pagoda.