Ratanabon Temple

Ratanabon Temple
Ratanabon Temple Location within Burma
Information
Denomination	Theravada Buddhism
Founded	1612 (1612)
People
Founder(s)	Min Khamaung
Location
Address	Mrauk U, Rakhine State
Country	Myanmar

Ratanabon Temple (Burmese: ရတနာပုံ [jɛ̀dənàbòʊɴ pʰəjá]; lit. "pile of jewels") is a solid stupa in Mrauk U, Rakhine State, Western Myanmar. The pagoda is located at the northwest corner of the Shite-thaung Temple.

According to local legends, it is said to have jewels and images enshrined in the central stupa but none have ever been found.

It was built in 1612 by King Min Khamaung and his wife.

See also

• Mrauk U
• List of Temples in Mrauk U

References

• Pamela Gutman (2001) Burma's Lost Kingdoms: splendours of Arakan. Bangkok: Orchid Press