Begging for money in the Shwezigon Pagoda
by RicardMN Photography
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Begging for money in the Shwezigon Pagoda
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RicardMN Photography
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Begging for money in the Shwezigon Pagoda.
The Shwezigon Pagoda or Shwezigon Paya is a Buddhist temple located in Nyaung-U, a town near Bagan, in Burma (Myanmar). It is a prototype of Burmese stupas, and consists of a circular gold leaf-gilded stupa surrounded by smaller temples and shrines. Construction of the Shwezigon Pagoda began during the reign of King Anawrahta and was completed in 1102 AD, during the reign of King Kyansittha of the Pagan Dynasty. The pagoda is believed to enshrine a bone and tooth of Gautama Buddha. Within the compound of the Shwezigon Pagoda is a stone pillar containing Mon language inscriptions dedicated by King Kyansittha.
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John Hughes
Congratulations, your wonderful image has been featured on the Homepage of the Candid Street Photography Group. All featured images can be added to the Discussion Thread for featured images as a permanent record. This is designed to highlight the very best of the photography produced by members of the Group. John.