Ratanabon Temple

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Ratanabon Temple
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Ratanabon Temple is located in Myanmar
Ratanabon Temple
Ratanabon Temple
Location within Burma
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Information
Denomination Theravada Buddhism
Founded 1612; 413 years ago (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

References

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

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