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Thihoshin Pagoda
Notable Buddhist Pagoda in Pakokku, Myanmar / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Thihoshin Pagoda (Burmese: သီဟိုဠ်ရှင်စေတီ) is a famous Buddhist pagoda in Pakokku, Magway Region, Myanmar.[1] The pagoda was initiated and offered by King Vijayabahu I(Ashoka Rama), king of Sri Lanka, who reigned until 1110. It was completed during the reign of King Alaungsithu (1090-1167).[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]
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Thihoshin Pagoda | |
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သီဟိုဠ်ရှင်မြတ်စွာဘုရား | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Theravada Buddhism |
Location | |
Location | Pakokku, Magway Region |
Country | Myanmar |
Geographic coordinates | 21.326932°N 95.06765°E / 21.326932; 95.06765 |
Architecture | |
Founder | King Vijayabahu I(Ashoka Rama),King of Sri Lanka |
Completed | King Alaungsithu |
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