Ananda Pagoda and The King Kyansitthar

Ananda Pagoda and The King Kyansitthar

Bagan

      Bagan is the place , the well known prestigious, religious  one and one of the historic World heritage sites of UNESCO lately, prevailing the image of ancient Myanmar people and it's devotion to Buddhism and where the Ananda Pagoda is located. Bagan is also the image of  ancient Myanmar architectural design and represent the culture of Royal Dynasty of Bagan encompassing the interesting Grand History of Myanmar People. Talking about the history of Ananda Pagoda, there come the Great Hero of Bagan Era, King Kyansitthar, who is the founder of the Ananda Pagoda.

King Kyansitthar

              He is one of the greatest warrior of Ancient Myanmar History and also recognised as one of the four Heroes of Bagan Era and became King as a predessor of King Anawrahtar, the Great founder and emperor of the Myanmar Country. 
   
              Why  the King Kyansitthar is almost famous to the people of Myanmar until now is not just bravery and fighting ability but also the power of his almighty.
Also, there is an interesting Love story between King Kyansitthar and princess ManiSandar.

              When Bago was attacked by enemies, King of Bago asked for  reinforcement from Bagan King Anawrahtar. Anawrahtar sent the four Heroes of Bagan,including Kyansitthar, to Bago and enemies were defeated with the help of the
four Heroes. As a matter of gratitude and thanks, Bago King presented his sister as a bride to the King Anawrahtar.On the way back to Bagan,

Kyansisthar and ManiSandar became falling in love with each other. Kyansisthar was arrested for that reason.  When he was brought to King Anawrahtar, the King threw with Araindamar Spear
at him. But the Araindamar Spear missed the target and cut off the rope tied to Kyansisthar. Suddenly , Kyansisthar picked up the Araindamar Spear and then he run away and escaped.

Mythology

  
           As Kyansisthar was searched and tried to get arrested by the King's men, he run away until he reached Sagaing hill from where he jumped out to Mandalay hill passing cross the Ayeyarwaddy River, which width is nearly half a mile. Hence, you can also find the footprint of Kyansisthar and a small hole nearby made by the Araindamar Spear until now in Mandalay Hill. It was impossible for someone to cross the Ayeyarwaddy river whilst Kyansisthar did it.


         Below are the photos of Ananda Pagoda.

  

      Thank  You (AK2001)

Kyaikkhami Pagoda

Kyaikkhami Pagoda

 (Yele Pagoda)

       Kyaikkhami Pagoda is situated in Mon State near Malamyine city, Myanmar. Not only it is well known and famous for local pilgrimage and it also enticed every one for the incredible position located in the sea side of Andaman close to the Gulf of Moattama. The word 'YeLe' means Situated in the middle of water.
     
          Kyaikkhami Pagoda is powerful and a wonder for Buddhist because no matter how strong stormy and windy the weather is, the tidal waves never overcome more than one feet of the Pagoda's base compound. And it is also located in Sea water. The breathtaking scenery of the  view from the Pagoda describe the bluish endless sea,
also attracting the attention of visitors for newish experience.
           
   
          It is best for you to experience the view of the Pagoda from the view point of Kyaikkhami in noon and midnight while the tidal waves reach its climax.


          The reason why you should see in noon at 12 am  is that the tidal wave at its climax coming to the Pagoda become shallowing beneath the base while the surrounding areas of tidal wave's height are high as you can see it from view point a little far from it.
       
                   I think it will be a spectacular view for you to experience
 the extraordinary phenomena, the breathtaking and eyes catching scenic beauty of the Pagoda and Endless deep blue Sea.

Photo Credit Su Su Mar Twin

  

                    

Thank you by  AK2001

In le Lake

                 Inle Lake        

Inle Lake, situated in Shan State, Myanmar, is well known for its natural beauty encircled by the  surrounding mountain ranges. Clear sky blue water  is the most significant feature of Inle Lake.

Inle Lake is  a place where one of the famous pagoda ,Phaung Daw U , exists. The route to  Inle Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda  is only by motor boat.

You can enjoy  riding a motor boat  over water catching your view on beautiful  mountain ranges encircling Inle Lake.

Here is  the photos enjoying  the ride over Inle Lake.

                                                                          

                     

  Thank you By AK2001

 Amazing Gravity Defying Golden Rock (Kyaik Htee Yoe)

Golden Rock

    

     The Golden Rock is situated near Kyaik Hto, Mon State,Myanmar.  No wonder It is one of the most sacred Buddhist Pilgrimage Site and  is extremely heart touching serenity, holy and the priceless jewel to the people of Myanmar. It is the second most visited Pagoda after Shwedagon Pagoda.

       Location is isolated and almost far from the town. You need to walk nearly 6 hours to get there by foot from the Base Camp Kimpun. Now, transportation become easy with Cars and Cable to the mountain top.

A Brief Description

               A hair relic of Buddha is embedded in this Golden Rock and it is the main reason for Buddhist to pay homage to the Pagoda. The extremely large Golden Rock is located on the verge of the mountain top seemingly ready to fall down from the cliff of the mountain top to the bottom of the mountain. But to the wonder of everybody, it never did happen over  a long period of time and it rotated fully almost 360 degree  said by the survey of geologists. As for me, the position of the Golden Rock is extraordinary and hard to find the answer scientifically why the Rock does not  fall down to the ground from such a dangerous position with so much weight load.
Everybody of Myanmar including me believe that it is because of the power of the Hair of Buddha enshrined in the Golden Rock proving extraordinary and extra phenomenal.

   Come and visit to Kyaik Htee Yoe
if you have opportunities to come to  Myanmar to sight see the extraordinary Pagoda.

Sunset view from the mountain top of Kyaik Htee Yoe

The contact area of the golden rock and the edge of the boulder is relatively too small definitely defying gravity.