Thihoshin Pagoda

Thihoshin Pagoda
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Basic information
Location Pakokku, Magway Region
Geographic coordinates 21°19′37″N 95°04′04″E / 21.326932°N 95.06765°E / 21.326932; 95.06765Coordinates: 21°19′37″N 95°04′04″E / 21.326932°N 95.06765°E / 21.326932; 95.06765
Affiliation Theravada Buddhism
Country Myanmar
Architectural description
Completed King Alaungsithu

Thihoshin Pagoda (Burmese: သီဟိုဠ်ရှင်စေတီ) is the best-known pagoda in Pakokku, Magway Region, Myanmar.[1] The pagoda was built 800 years ago by King Alaungsithu.[1] A pagoda festival is held every year between May and June, from the 8th to 10th waxing days of the Burmese month of Nayon.[1][2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Mudditt, Jessica (June 2014). "Exploring a Hidden Place: Pakokku" (PDF). My Magical Myanmar. Retrieved 19 July 2015.
  2. "Pakokku Thiho Shin Pagoda Festival". Freedom Travel Tours Co. Ltd. Retrieved 19 July 2015.
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