Schwedagon Pagoda,Yangon, Myanmar(Burma)
Oct 24, 2016 17:08:14 #
Just returned from a 2 and 1/2 week trip to Thailand and Myanmar and am sorting through 1500 photos but had to send these while I continue the process. Schwedagon Pagoda is the most sacred Buddhist pagoda in Myanmar. It was completed in the 6th century and stands 325 feet tall and is the oldest Buddhist stupa in the world. It is covered with gold plate and gold leaf which is estimated to weigh 35 tons. There are corners each representing a day of the week with Wednesday being split in two. It is important for Burmese Buddhists to know which day of the week they were born on, as this determines their planetary post of which there are 8.
I will be posting other part of the trip during the coming weeks as we spent 9 days cruising on the Irrawaddy River, visited several towns and villages and pagodas along the way. Things are rather primitive on the river, no wi-fi, 3 tv channels not much else.
I will be posting other part of the trip during the coming weeks as we spent 9 days cruising on the Irrawaddy River, visited several towns and villages and pagodas along the way. Things are rather primitive on the river, no wi-fi, 3 tv channels not much else.
Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon, Myanmar
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Tuesday Corner
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Where to Pray for birth and health of children
Wednesday Corner
The Jade Buddha
Cake and Flower Offering
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Monday Corner
Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon, Myanmar
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Oct 24, 2016 18:14:05 #
Oct 24, 2016 18:48:06 #
Very nice series of terrific captures! And, 35 tons is certainly more gold than I own, tie tacs & cufflinks included! 
Oct 24, 2016 21:19:42 #
Thanks for looking Bob, much appreciated. I have never seen so many temples, stupas, shrines and pagodas ever. It was a fantastic trip, more posts coming.
Oct 24, 2016 21:22:42 #
jederick wrote:
Very nice series of terrific captures! And, 35 tons is certainly more gold than I own, tie tacs & cufflinks included!
Thank you for taking the time to look and comment, I appreciate it. There is so much gold there you fingers get itchy and just want to pick off a bit. It is mind blowing.
Oct 25, 2016 06:51:07 #
Oct 25, 2016 07:56:38 #
Stunning shots of a very interesting location. Beautiful colors.
Jane
Jane
Oct 25, 2016 10:28:02 #
Oct 25, 2016 12:17:49 #
shangyrhee
Loc: Nashville TN to Sacramento CA
Fantastic series of golden Buddhist temples !!! I visited there 4 years ago and enjoyed the culture and nice people of Myanmar. Shang
Oct 25, 2016 13:47:45 #
Oct 25, 2016 16:17:12 #
sb wrote:
Wow - great photos. Fascinating place!
Thanks for looking in sb, glad you liked them. It was a fascinating trip and this place really blew my mind.There is not a single place that you can look the is not a photo op.
Oct 25, 2016 16:20:55 #
jayway55 wrote:
Stunning shots of a very interesting location. Beautiful colors.
Jane
Jane
Thank you Jane, I'm glad you like them
It was a fascinating trip and this came at the end but I just could not resist posting it first. Will be posting scenes along the Irrawaddy, village scenes many temple, pagoda and shrine photos over the nest few weeks. Will try not to overdo it but it will be hard.Oct 25, 2016 16:22:12 #
blacks2 wrote:
Beautiful colors, interesting subjects, well photographed.
Your taking the time to look and your kind comments are much appreciated.
I'm glad you liked them.Oct 25, 2016 16:24:17 #
angler wrote:
A superb and interesting set Marsdad.
Thanks Jim for you kind comments, always appreciate hearing from you. Been out of touch the last few weeks but I'm back with lots of pix of a incredible trip
Glad you liked these. More to come.Oct 25, 2016 19:33:21 #
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